International evangelist, Gary Sprewell, has just released his debut album, Gary Sprewell Church’n With Friends. Sprewell, who has ministered in fifteen countries around the world, is widely known for his charismatic preaching style with a great voice to accompany. Now, he’s taken that gift and invited several of gospel music’s biggest names to create a live-recorded worship experience for the world to enjoy.
Special guests include Karen Clark Sheard, Marvin Sapp, Kierra Sheard, Chrystal Rucker, Dr. Myron Williams, and Johnteris Tate (of the Soul Seekers). “This project was recorded in an empty church in the middle of the pandemic and was the first time each artist had traveled since the start of it…” says, Sprewell. He continues, “This is my version of Carlton Pearson’s Azusa pandemic style.”
The leading single, “He Promised”, opens the album and highlights Sprewell’s impeccable vocal stylings with an upbeat tempo to remind listeners that “He promised that He will never leave…He promised that He’ll always be there”. In Sprewell’s own words he says, “‘He Promised’ is a song that simply reminds you that whatever God promised, has to come to pass. Doesn’t matter how long you’ve been praying or waiting, if He said it then it’s going to happen!”
Gary Sprewell Church’n With Friends is available now on all streaming platforms.
REDDING, CA – Hot on the tails of multiple DOVE Award wins, GRAMMY nominated, internationally renowned artist collective Bethel Music has released their follow up to last year’s Dove nominated album Peace –Peace, Vol. II. Using bi-lateral audio, with frequencies scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, the twelve songs on the album were recorded with the intention of creating a peaceful atmosphere for listeners to experience God’s presence. Much like the first Peace album, Peace, Vol. II features many familiar Bethel Music artists as well as special guests Phil Wickham, Lauren Daigle, We The Kingdom, and Pat Barrett Peace. Vol. II is now available HERE
“I’m so thankful for the ocean, the birds of the air, the mountain breeze, a gentle rain and how God brings healing to us through His wonderful creation,” shares Ed Cash, co-producer of the album. “Peace, Vol, II was a joy to work on – combining God’s healing sounds with calming versions of deep songs inspired by the Word of God has been one of my favorite projects to work on. The science behind using bilateral panning to help bring healing to all kinds of trauma is fascinating. We pray God will bring the healing you need as you listen!”
Peace, Vol. II Tracklist:
About Bethel Music
Bethel Music is a community of worshipers pursuing the presence of God and capturing fresh expressions of worship out of Redding, California. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach made up of a collective of songwriters, artists and musicians. Brian Johnson, President of Bethel Music, co-founded the collective along with his wife Jenn in 2001. Together Brian and Jenn raise up worshippers who take hold of their true identity and pursue intimacy with God above all else.
Bethel Music has released 15 corporate worship albums, each carrying a unique theme and expression of worship to inspire and unite the global church. The label has been nominated for 14 Dove Awards in 2019 alone, and awarded eight Dove Awards as a whole. Cory Asbury’s “Reckless Love” was nominated for a Grammy which also garnered an ASCAP Christian Award for “Song of the Year.” In addition, the music label was awarded three other ASCAP Christian Awards including “Raise A Hallelujah” from their latest album VICTORY which reached Christian Radio’s #1 single of the year, and “Stand in Your Love” reaching #2 on Billboard Christian radio charts. As a youthful label of only 10 years, Bethel Music has broken records, ranking in CCLI’s top 25 songs for several consecutive years. “This Is Amazing Grace” has ranked in the top 25 since 2014, “No Longer Slaves” since 2015, “The Lion and the Lamb” since 2016; and new this year, “Reckless Love” appeared in the top 10 since 2018, with “Living Hope” following closely since 2018. Hitting its stride over the last year, Bethel Music has continually ranked at #6 in the top 10 radio market share.
TRIBL, the new leading premiere recording home for Christian and Gospel artists, unveils its second installment of its award-winning artists gathering on an album filled with spirited-vertical worship. The new album, TRIBL NIGHTS ATLANTA, recorded live in Atlanta, is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. Preceded by the lead single, “We Have Hope,” featuring Joe L Barnes, Jonathan Traylor & Lizzie Morgan. “We Have Hope” was written by Timothy Reddick, Nate Moore, Dante Bowe & Joe L Barnes. TRIBL NIGHTS ATLANTA is available now wherever music is sold digitally and streamed.
Recorded live in Atlanta, Tribl Nights Atlanta, is the live recorded worship album from the Tribl Worship Night event series. The album is a collection of newly recorded songs, (“Ways for Me,” “Moving,” “We Have Hope,” and “Never Lost”), cover songs (“Build My Life,” “New Wine,” and “Rumors”), and a shortened message from Chandler Moore (“Not Better, Just Different”). It features several TRIBL and Maverick City Music recording artists including, Dante Bowe, Joe. L Barnes, Ryan Ofei, Mariah Adigun, Montel Moore, Tianna Horsey and TRIBL friends/recording artists, DOE, Melvin Crispell III., Jonathan Traylor, and Lizzie Morgan.
For more information on Tribl Records follow @TriblRecords on social media.
Kim Walker-Smith releases Revival Nights Pt. 2. The project contains nine tracks filmed live from Little Rock, Clarksville, and San Diego. Alongside the new music, Walker-Smith also releases the official live video for “Never Gets Old,” which can be viewed below.
Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist and songwriter Sarah Reeves lights up Christmas with the official release of her eight-track holiday album, More The Merrier, available now—listen HERE. In addition to the all-new seasonal set, an original holiday special also premieres exclusively on Facebook Live tonight, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. CST. More The Merrier: A Sarah Reeves Christmas Special serves up a 15-minute visual companion for the record as Reeves, clad in festive attire, performs in a series of classic holiday vignettes. Backed by rich brass and string sections, she brings selections from her latest holiday album to life with a hint of sparkle and a dash of old-world glamour. Watch the Facebook Live premiere HERE.
From the timeless elegance of traditional favorites like “Winter Wonderland” and “My Favorite Things” to the nostalgic spark of originals like “Sentimental” and “Snow Globe,” Reeves’ holiday offering is sure to be the soundtrack for many Christmas parties this year and in years to come. “More The Merrier is quite possibly my favorite project of my career thus far. It is a timeless collection of Christmas songs, both old and new, that I hope you enjoy listening to as much as we enjoyed making it. I tapped into a side of my artistry that I’ve never known before, yet it felt natural and effortless,” Reeves shares of the album produced and arranged by Ben Schofield and Mark Campbell. “The energy in the studio was electric as we brought jazz musicians in to bring these songs to life. I hope you feel the magic, the joy, and a touch of nostalgia and warmth this holiday season as you fill your home with these Christmas carols.”
Reeves previously teased More The Merrier, dropping two songs in advance of today’s release: a Big Band rendition of “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” followed by a duet-style version of “Winter Wonderland” with soulful singer and “American Idol” finalist Clark Beckham.
Reeves’ fresh holiday collection combines the unmistakable vintage charm of Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole with the warmth and nostalgia of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, allowing the revered songstress to experiment in the studio where she tracked her vocals alongside live horns and lush strings on four originals and four holiday favorites.
Gospel music minister Thanky Raymond releases the new single EP titled “All Round Rest.” Off the EP, he offers the track “Abu Otito” (Song of Praise) for free download.
The 5-track EP is a collection of Worship songs but has its theme centred around one of the pillars of the kingdom life – Rest. Thanky Raymond posits, through the theme, that the rest which God offers us through acknowledgement and yielding, ushers us into times of refreshing and this births a state of worship.
The title of the EP is taken from track 3, a mid-tempo Afrocentric tune on the collection.
Cameroonian and South Africa based Gospel Reggae Artist Samuel Suh has just released His first studio Album titled”Faithful & True”. This comes after the release of the visuals for Strengthener,which is the first single off the Album.
The 10 track album is stacked with amazing sounds with standouts like “Faithful & True”, “Morning Dew”, “Never Fail”, “Abba Father” and “Strengthener”. The Album features Esther Akhidenor, Kersty Lanin, Darse Mayne and Da Anointed Lyricist.
This latest project comes after his 2020 Victory E.P which was well received, with great singles such as “Rivers” and “One Word” to name a few. The production credits goes to Chrs Nino, O’Magic, Soulfyah Production, Fresh Flamez Ent., El Boa Prod, Alan Ulises & Loui.
“Faithful & True” album is now available on all digital stores below;
Curb | Word Entertainment’s Stars Go Dim unveils The First Noël. Listen to the new six-song Christmas EP HERE.
Heralding the arrival of the highly-anticipated holiday offering, Stars Go Dim previously released the worshipful title-cut and the nostalgic original, “Home (feat. Hannah Ellis),” in the weeks leading up to today’s official street date for the full EP.
“I’ve been in anticipation for new Christmas music now for a couple of years, and I’m so excited to be able to bring you this EP this year,” shares Chris Cleveland, who records under the Stars Go Dim moniker. “My hope is that when you hear this group of songs it can ground you in the tradition of Christmases past, as well as bring new joy, new hope, and new memories to you and your family. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! Enjoy the new music!”
Produced by Jeff Pardo (Francesca Battistelli, Crowder), The First Noël includes four originals—all co-written by the Stars Go Dim front man—and two traditional holiday favorites, made fresh by Cleveland’s pristine vocal.
The First Noël comes on the heels of Stars Go Dim’s brand new single, “Yes He Does,” which recently garnered “most added” honors at Christian radio and serves as the artist’s first taste of new music since 2019’s Better. Listen to the powerful new song HERE, and watch the accompanying music video HERE.
Stars Go Dim will continue to debut new music out on the road through the end of the year, sharing the stage with fellow label mate Dan Bremnes and Cleveland’s “10000 MINUTES: THE EXPERIMENT” podcast co-host Tim Timmons on select dates.
Stream or purchase The First Noël HERE. For tour dates and more information, visit www.StarsGoDim.com.
Worship leader, singer/songwriter and speaker Melanie Waldman is slated to release Psalmsongs, her much-anticipated full-length debut, November 5. Produced by Waterdeep’s Lori Chaffer, the project is inspired by one of the Bible’s most beloved books and explores a range of themes reflected in the Psalms, including praise, thanksgiving, lament and petition.
Deeply emotive, ethereal melodies carrying lyrics rich in theology hallmark the nine-song set, with each track taking inspiration from a different Psalm. Psalmsongs was penned by Waldman along with co-writers Jesse Isley, Ross King, Erin Echevvaria and Adam Land, and the album features multiple guest turns, including singer/songwriters Alisa Turner and Jesse Isley, as well as Don and Lori Chaffer of acclaimed husband/wife duo Waterdeep. Various singles from the project have already been showcased on key playlists, including Spotify’s New Music Friday Christian and the Rabbit Room Discovery Playlist.
Highlights of Psalmsongs include the album opener “Awake (Psalm 24)”; the modern hymn “What A Savior (Psalm 65),” extolling the abundance of the Lord and His beauty displayed in creation; “You’re There (Psalm 139),” emphasizing God’s unconditional love; the gentle plea of “Come Back (Psalm 80),” inviting the Lord’s return and the restoration of His people; and “Show Me Mercy (Psalm 140),” an affirmation that His love and grace surrounds us in our daily battles.
“Last year, in the midst of the uncertainty and isolation we all faced, I began an in-depth study of Psalms and quickly realized the book is much like a hymnal,” Waldman shares. “Psalms express the emotion of the poet to and about God, and I was inspired to create new songs directly borne of this rich, poetic theology.”
“As believers, we praise the Lord in the good times with songs of thanksgiving, and we petition and cry out to God in our difficulties—all just as the Psalmists of ancient times did,” she adds. “I hope Pslamsongs can give new words of praise to those experiencing joy, and I also hope the songs of lament will bring listeners closer to His heart of comfort and peace.”
Melanie Waldman’s desire is to create songs and cultivate worship experiences that help restore hope by reminding people who they are, and that God is always at work in their lives. Haunted by a childhood of darkness, fear and abuse, and a young adulthood characterized by chaos and loss, Waldman’s life was changed forever in a miraculous personal encounter with Jesus. With a mission to encourage and inspire others to press on to the great fullness that awaits in Christ, her powerful testimony is the heartbeat of her ministry. Waldman and her husband, Scott, split their time between New Jersey and Nashville.
In January, she is set to unveil “Replacing The Lies,” an eight-week spiritual care mentorship program. The small-group study, which will be conducted online and hosted by Waldman, is focused around such topics as forgiveness, promises, gratitude, worship, boundaries, and replacing the lies we believe with Truth from the Word of God.
