With the holidays just around the corner, two-time GRAMMY-nominated group We The Kingdom is shining a light on the reason for the season with the release of ‘A Family Christmas’ EP via Capitol Christian Music Group.

Chock-full of festive originals alongside one moving cover of “Silent Night (Heavenly Peace),” the six-track project was produced entirely by the group and features some of the most notable names in the christian genre, including Maverick City Music and Chris Tomlin. Fans can pre-save it HERE.

Recently nabbing their very first RIAA-certified GOLD record with “Holy Water,” the band’s first No. 1 single, We The Kingdom will take the stage for a standout performance during Friday’s (10.22) televised Dove Awards, where they are also vying for the title of Contemporary Christian Artist of The Year, Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “God So Loved,” and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for the group’s debut album, ‘Holy Water.’ ‘A Family Christmas’ follows in the footsteps of their latest full-length release, ‘Live at Ocean Way Nashville’ (7.2).

Made up of brothers Ed Cash and Scott Cash, Ed’s children Franni Rae Cash Cain and Martin Cash, and close family friend Andrew Bergthold, who all came together as musicians during a life-changing Young Life experience, the multi-generational group has garnered continuous praise since their debut in 2018, racking up more than 265 million+ global streams and 300k social media followers to date in just a few years as a commercial band.

We The Kingdom is currently busy on the road, playing major arenas, fairs, festivals and more through November, with several upcoming dates already sold out on the trek. For more information, visit wethekingdom.com.

 Aaron Cole released his highly anticipated sophomore album, titled Two Up Two Down. The new record includes 14 songs with the full tracklisting below.  Two Up Two Down features tons of awesome collaborations with artists like Tauren Wells, TobyMac, Terrian, Parris Chariz, and more. Two Up Two Down is available now to download or stream.

“Two Up Two Down is all about never forgetting how far God brought you,” Cole shared about the heart behind his new record. “Never forgetting that person inside you that has a purpose that’s great enough to not quit when it feels like you’ve lost yourself. I pray this album inspires you like it inspires me”

Zach Williams’ first-ever full-length Christmas album, I Don’t Want Christmas To End, releases today (Provident Label Group/Sony Music). Featuring his penned title track and classics “Christmas Time Is Here” and “This Christmas,” Williams goes all out with his southern rock mastery with songs such as “Merry Christmas Baby’ and “Run Run Rudolph.” The ten-track project, produced by Jonathan Smith, was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

From the start, this two-time GRAMMY®-winning hitmaker knew he needed the right sound and vibe to celebrate the season year after year. I Don’t Want Christmas To End goes beyond that – it’s a holly-jolly-party-turned-jam-session worthy of its title, and according to Williams, that’s due to recording at FAME.

“We knew we wanted it to have a rock and roll edge, a southern rock feel. That’s when we got the idea to go down to Muscle Shoals.” FAME, where artists from The Gregg Allman Band, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard have recorded, is preserved in all its 1960’s rock glory and a key component in capturing the sound for I Don’t Want Christmas To End. “We got down there and all the original gear is still there from the Sixties,” Williams says, “the original rooms, the original console. Recording there really made the songs come alive even more than I thought it was going to.”

Recorded in the round, Williams and his band played their holiday favorites how they’d want to hear them. “White Christmas” became an Elvis “Blue Christmas” tribute, updated to Williams’ Arkansas and Tennessee roots. “Merry Christmas Baby” was reimagined as a Van Morrison classic. “Run Run Rudolph” became a Ray Charles-inspired piano rocker.  “Mary Did You Know” became an entirely new song with its “Mustang Sally” vibe, as if it was recorded in the Sixties. Every song, while instantly familiar, surprises with unexpected twists that still feel vintage.

With I Don’t Want Christmas To End, Zach Williams has created a holiday album that rocks around the Christmas tree while staying true to his artistry. Equal parts fun and nostalgic with a dash of prayerful hope, this classic-inspired album is easily a new Christmas favorite, for now, and for years to come.

Williams cannot wait to take these holiday songs live on the road on his “I Don’t Want Christmas To End” Tour. Featuring special guest Anne Wilson, the 11-city tour running through December will be an evening filled with music and fun celebrating the reason for the season. Visit his tour page to find a city near you and for tickets, which are on sale now.

Anne Wilson reaches a new version of “My Jesus” featuring Crowder.

The track can be heard below. “My Jesus” feat. Crowder is available now to download or stream.

Acclaimed singer Stephanie Summers debuts her full-length album Mighty Strong God, available now. The brand-new album from the BET “Sunday Best” Season 10 winner showcases the powerhouse vocals, gift for ministry, and strong devotion to God that drove her to the top spot among fans on the hit Gospel competition. Featuring 11 tracks, the album is led by the single “Mighty Strong God” (feat. J.J. Hairston), which is out at Gospel radio.

The Mighty Strong God album is also produced by J.J. Hairston, who co-wrote the single with Kentrell Ragin. Summers’ invigorating performances deliver an uplifting celebration of the mighty power of God and finding resilience and hope through tough times, with faith in His promises. With standout tracks including “Great Jehovah,” “Already Won,” Todd Galberth’s “Lord You Are Good,” among others, Stephanie Summers also pairs up with BET “Sunday Best” Season 9 winner Melvin Crispell, III on the track “My Heart Sings” and Isaiah Templeton on “Greater.”

Stephanie Summers says in the journey of her album, “God’s timing is everything. When He promises you something, when you do things in His timing, it’s made perfect. I want people to see the love of Christ and in whatever song they listen to, to know there’s strength and hope. I want them to not give up on their dreams, and know that God is going to come through – all the time.”

A native of Colorado Springs, CO, Stephanie Summers began performing on the Gospel scene as one of the lead vocalists with the celebrated Colorado Mass Choir, under the leadership of the late Gospel great Reverend James Moore, and has taken the stage opening for legendary artists like John P. Kee and Dorinda Clark-Cole.

Stephanie Summers: Mighty Strong God is available now: https://StephanieSummers.lnk.to/MightyStrongGodPR!WW

The Color releases their debut album No Greater Love (DREAM Records) to all digital service providers.  Songs from the album were produced by Bede Benjamin-Korporaal, Jeff Owens, Patrick Mayberry and Carter Frodge. 

The 13 track album features “After My Heart”, “Call Of The Wild”, “Stranger”, “No Greater Love”, “Too Many Times”, their new radio single “Better Way” and others.  The album also comes in eMix form featuring music videos.  Since signing to DREAM, the group have been busy in the studio recording and releasing new tracks from the album.  Garnering close to million and a half streams already, The Color are seeing new single streaming career highs at Apple Music and Pandora upon the release of the album.  The group shares that they hope that the songs from No Greater Love will uplift spirits and bring encouragement.

“The creation of these songs and this album has been a life-giving process for us.” At a time in our world where fear and anxiety have a stronghold, we hope that these songs will remind people that we are not without hope; that our God is faithful through all seasons and that He loves us so much.” – Jordan Janzen, The Color

Listen or buy their new album No Greater Love.

Joplin native Contemporary Christian artist Cade Thompson is spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season with a three-song Christmas bundle EP that releases across all digital platforms starting today, October 22.

Cade Thompson Christmas is a  three song holiday project that features two classic remakes “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and “Angels We Have Heard on High” along with one original written by Thompson along with Micah Kuiper and Matt Armstrong,  titled “ I Can’t Wait for Christmas.”

“My Christmas EP brings me so much joy as I have been able to put my personality into each single,” shares Thompson. “There has been so much life and excitement surrounding this project, from the moment we began. The arrangements for these songs bring a fun, fresh and new spin, but keep the traditional heartbeats of two well known Christmas songs. My new original Christmas song was written straight from my own Christmas memories, which we can all relate too. I know these songs will hit the audience differently in a familiar season.  I can’t wait for you to hear them.”

Earlier this week, the breakout artist set out on the Step Into the Light Tour with the Grammy Award-winning band Newsboys, female powerhouse vocalist Mandisa and Irish American band We Are Messengers. Thompson will be performing his radio hits like “Every Step of the Way” and other fan favorites from his debut full length album, Bigger Story, that was released in September. For a full list of tour dates, please visit www.cadethompsonmusic.com.

When speaking about the tour, Thompson says, “I was raised on Christian music,  so being able to go on tour with the Newsboys, Mandisa, and We are Messengers causes me to reflect on what an honor it is to be sharing the stage with these icons. I know that I will never forget these moments that I have yet to experience on this tour,  both on stage and behind the scenes. With the tour kicking off soon, the days have been busy getting merch ready and thinking of everything through the fan’s perspective. My favorite part of live performance is being able to encourage the audience through music and the message of the Gospel…and of course hearing so many stories from fans on how music is impacting their lives.”

Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases Revival: Live At Chapel from Venture3Media (V3M). Available now at all major digital and streaming outlets via https://link.brddg.co/liveatchapel, the album was recorded live by Planetshakers band with Planetshakers Bible College students surrounding them in-the-round.

Residing in Melbourne, Australia, one of the most locked down cities in the world due to the pandemic, Planetshakers have not been able to meet as a church, and at some points, could not even travel more than a few miles from their homes or leave their house for more than an hour without special government permission. Nevertheless, during these unprecedented restrictions on life as they knew it, the church collectively felt God birth revival in their spirit, and what happened next was deemed nothing short of a miracle.

Stepping out in faith when government authorities opened up a window for limited gatherings, Pastor Russell Evans “pressed record” on what he saw God doing in the life of Planetshakers at its Bible College. While not the big production held in a massive arena that is generally expected from Planetshakers, the resulting Revival: Live At Chapel album was just as alive and celebratory, perhaps even more so due to the palpable joy of the students expressing worship together for the first time in months.

“These are songs for the church recorded with very little production, but with hearts that are hungry for the presence of God along with a few organic instruments,” shares Joth Hunt, who is featured on the recording along with Sam Evans, Andy Harrison, Josh Ham, Aimee Evans, Natalie Ruiz and Rudy Nikkerud.

Pastor Sam Evans adds, “The songs, born out of a time where things looked so bleak, declare a different story, a God-story of faith, hope and trust in the unfailing Word of God, which is good and true in every season of life.”

“If you can declare the goodness of God in the valley when things are looking bad, you can declare the goodness of God anywhere. That’s faith. That’s a relationship with Christ,” says Planetshakers’ Joshua Brown.

Along with the audio produced and mixed by Hunt, all the new songs were captured on video live during the gathering and release simultaneously with the album today. 

Full-production versions of these same songs plus the track “Revival’s Here” are also available on Planetshakers’ REVIVAL. This album was recorded live during the REVIVAL Conference held April 1-3 at Planetshakers Church in Melbourne during the brief break in the pandemic lockdowns. Capturing the pent-up, heartfelt roar of praise and worship that erupted during the conference, this is perhaps the most raw live recording ever released from Planetshakers. The album not only introduces some new worship leaders, but also features the core Planetshakers worship team.

There is also a special Planetshakers Revival 7 Days Devotional available now on YouVersion at https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/27632-revival.

Although Melbourne is again locked down with one of the harshest restrictions in the world, Planetshakers continues its mission to “empower generations to win generations.” The ministry is seeing huge streaming numbers online with hundreds of thousands of people from all across the globe connecting to its worship services and resources remotely.

With a passion to encourage congregational worship, create resources for churches and draw listeners closer to God, Highlands Worship releases Comfort and Joy  to digital retail and streaming outlets globally via The Fuel Music. The festive, 10 song Christmas offering features new and impeccable contemporary arrangements of beloved classics along with the original song “Greater.”

Recorded during the 2020 Christmas season at Church of the Highlands, one of the largest churches in America, the celebratory album features Highlands Worship and a 55-piece orchestra conducted by Brian Eads (Les Misérables) and made up of members of the Alabama, Atlanta and other symphonies across the Southeast.

“This was the best Christmas experience that I’ve ever been a part of,” shares Highlands Worship’s Chris Griffin. “The team pulled off a technically intricate night that involved each of our church’s 23 campuses and an online experience, all emphasizing the Hope of the season alongside a nostalgic thread that connected well-known lyrics and melodies with contemporary production and music.”

Produced and arranged by Griffin and mixed by Sam Gibson (Chris Tomlin, Jesus Culture, Elevation Worship), Comfort and Joy also features Wes Hampton (The Gaither Vocal Band), Jessica Gilmore (née Procter, Miss Alabama 2017), Jamie Rogan (Billy Currington’s drummer) and more of Highlands Worship’s team of 1,000+ members and 70+ full or part-time musicians.

Opening with an inspiring “God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen” and featuring an epic “Carol of the Bells” instrumental, the recording continues with Highlands Worship versions of memorable classics like “The First Noel,” “Away In A Manger,” “O Come All Ye Faithful” and more.

In addition to the album, churches are encouraged to bring this remarkable music to their own congregations this season. In the coming days, MultiTracks is planning to make available to worship teams the entire Comfort and Joy experience, including lighting, graphics, videos, instrumentation and more resources.

Curb | Word Entertainment band We Are Messengers debuts its third full-length studio album. Listen to the brand new 12-song collection HERE. Written and recorded during the global pandemic, Wholehearted features the K-LOVE Fan Award-winning group’s current radio single, “Come What May,” as well as previously released instant grat tracks “God You Are (feat. Josh Baldwin)” and “Friend Of Sinners.”

“Like most artists, our world kinda fell apart when touring got shut down. So we did what every good songwriter should do, we catalogued every feeling imaginable and tried to make sense of a strange new world. We danced in the darkness, wrestled with doubt, reconnected with God in a really authentic way, and found the beauty in the forced simplicity of our lives,” explains We Are Messengers front man Darren Mulligan of the deeply personal LP. “We gave ourselves fully to the process of telling the truth again and not caring what the world thought of us. The album captures the heart of a follower of Jesus in one of the most wonderful and horrific times we have faced in modern history. We went all in, held nothing back. This one is Wholehearted.”

Mulligan is a featured co-writer on each of the project’s original offerings with additional contributions by Kyle Williams, Jeff Pardo, Phil Wickham, Apollo LTD’s Adam Stark and Jordan Phillips, for KING & COUNTRY multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Backus, Ryan Ellis and Ethan Hulse, among other songwriting all-stars.

The official music videos for Wholehearted were all filmed in Mulligan’s hometown, showcasing the beauty of the lead singer’s native Ireland. A deluxe edition, Wholehearted +, is also available today, boasting the standard album’s dozen tracks as well as a handful of bonus acoustic selections and the band’s recent collaborations with Cory Asbury and Vince Gill.

This week, the Dove-nominated collective wrapped a string of fall dates on TobyMac’s “Hits Deep Tour.” On Oct. 21, they’ll embark on Newsboys’ “Step Into The Light Tour.”

Stream or purchase Wholehearted HERE. For more information, visit www.wearemessengersmusic.com.