Matthew West and Anne Wilson unite for a new duet version of West’s latest hit “Me On Your Mind” – available now across all streaming and digital platforms. Wilson’s striking vocals are a natural addition to the song as she also served as a co-writer on the track with West and Jeff Pardo.

The original version of the song graces the top of the Mediabase Christian Airplay chart for its third consecutive week and previously spent two weeks atop the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart. It also marks West’s 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter. Earlier this week, West was among the top nominee earners for the GMA Dove Awards with a total of seven – including two as a songwriter for Song of the Year. The awards will take place in Nashville, TN on October 18.

“Me On Your Mind” is available now.

“I’ve written a lot of songs these past couple of years with my friends Anne Wilson and Jeff Pardo for Anne’s debut record. Together we’ve experienced a special creative connection that’s not always easy to find,” shares West. “I had this idea for a song called ‘Me on Your Mind,’ that was rolling around in my head the whole time we were writing another song one day. As we finished that song and Anne began heading for the door, I told them about this other idea. She sat back down and we wrote a song that makes me cry every time I sing it! It was only fitting to put a version out featuring my friend, collaborator, and incredibly talented young artist, Anne Wilson. I am so excited for people to hear her voice on this!”

“I’m so grateful for the Dove award nominations! The Dove Awards are always a very special night honoring the work God has done through Christ-centered music that I’m passionate about making,” adds West. “To be recognized in any way is just a great confirmation that maybe someone out there is listening to these songs I write and the message of hope in Jesus is resonating with them. That always has been and always will be why I do what I do.”

On August 21, the reigning K-Love Fan Awards Male Artist of the Year will bring his headlining show – “A Night of Worship at the Mother Church with Matthew West and Friends” to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Special guests include Lainey Wilson, Lathan Warlick, Jordan St Cyr and more surprises to come. Tickets are onsale here. The “well-rounded songwriter” (Billboard), is also set to take the stage at the Nashville Songwriter Awards on September 20 performing alongside artists such as Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes, Babyface and more.

The genre hitmaker is the reigning ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year, his fourth time with this honor in his career. In addition to his several RIAA Gold-certified and Platinum singles, fans can hear him on “The Matthew West Podcast” which just surpassed an impressive 2.5 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The five-time Grammy® nominated artist is set to release his sixth book, “The God Who Stays” on September 6. For more information visit thegodwhostays.com. For tour dates and ticket information visit www.matthewwest.com/tour.

 Blessing Offor releases new music with his single titled “My Tribe.” The official audio can be heard below. “My Tribe” is available now.

“If you sit through this whole song, and your body doesn’t wiggle at least a little bit, are you actually alive?!! So many exciting things coming up with this banger,” Blessing Offor shares on social media.

Listen “My Tribe – Blessing Offor” Below

After their recent international EP ‘One Name’ highlighting powerful songs from around the world, Selah release ‘Glória E Aleluia’ featuring Brazilian worship leader Gabriel Guedes. The trio introduced an English version of the song a few months back and now present it in its original language, Portuguese. This version of ‘Glória E Aleluia’ shows Selah’s heart for nations as well as their ability to embrace new expressions of worship.

The single was written by Gabriel Guedes and Mark Alan Schoolmeesters in 2020 and their new version joins Selah’s Amy Perry’s powerful vocals to Gabriel’s emotive performance on an expansive sound bed of strings and pads. Selah have always had both an international story and a large worldwide following, giving the seasoned band a strong foundation for their newest musical exploration.

“Glória E Aleluia” Selah Ft. Gabriel Guedes is available now.

Kevin Quinn releases new music with “More Of You.” The official lyric video can be viewed below. “More Of You” is available now.

More Of You – Kevin Quinn

Social Club Misfits release new music with “Who That Is” featuring DJ Laz off their upcoming project titled Everyone Loves A Comeback Story. 

The official music video can be viewed below. “Who That Is” is available now.

Watch “Who That Is – Social Club Misfits” Video

Thrive Worship release a new version of their standout song ‘Coming Back’ featuring Mitch Wong. Written by the latter alongside band members Taylor Gall and Mia Fields, ‘Coming Back’ came from their common desire to craft a song bringing worshippers back to the reverence of God’s presence.

“Sometimes our familiarity drags us away from holy wonder and even our genuine love for God,” Mitch says, “So instead of coming to God entitled, this song reminds us to come as grateful and innocent children to a loving and faithful Father.”

Thrive Worship’s collaboration with Australian songwriter and worship leader Mitch Wong offers the Church a fresh opportunity to encounter God in all His holiness, beauty, and joy. Concluding with poignancy, Mitch adds, “We talk about the wonder of God’s presence so much that it’s almost become commonplace, yet [it] is anything but common.” ‘Coming Back’ encapsulates the ardent desire for an authentic relationship with God and extends the invitation to lay down all striving and humbly approach Him.

“Coming Back” is available now.

Tommy Iceland drops new music with “Outside Looking In.” The audio can be heard below. “Outside Looking In” is available now.

Outside Looking In – Tommy Iceland

Robert Hawkins Releases Compelling New Single and Visuals for “Things Will Work Out” Ft Wess Morgan & Minon Sarten.

Independent artist, songwriter, and singer Robert Hawkins has experienced life at the high moments of greatness and honor and has lived through low and turbulent pits of anguish. He writes music and sings about an infallible hope called Jesus. With his music and his incredible testimony, he is dedicated to helping others find that same hope and victory.

Robert’s Billboard Chart-topping EP – RESERVED and HAPPY Music DVD debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top Music Videos Chart, kept the one-man machine traveling throughout the country before the global halt to touring due to the pandemic. While grounded, Robert continued to write music and work on a follow-up to his hit single “Finished Work”.

Robert’s new single, “Things Will Work Out” is what the world needs to hear and experience after almost three years of uncertain times. His compelling new song encourages listeners to push through doubt, fear, and trials and know that God will bring peace, victory, and work all things out for good.

“Things Will Work Out” features Wess Morgan and Minon Sarten. The single is available on all digital music outlets. Robert has also released a companion lyric video for the single.

Watch “Things Will Work Out – Robert Hawkins” Video Below

Robert Hawkins Offers Hope and Healing Through “THE RECOVERY GATHERING TOUR”

Robert’s ministry extends beyond music into a very personal mission to see people holistically well. His battle with addiction and triumph in recovery led him to launch THE RECOVERY GATHERING.

This tour is special. Robert created this to offer a safe space where those who suffer from addiction, mental illness, trauma, or any need of rehabilitation can gather to celebrate recovery through the Word of God and songs of worship. The Recovery Gathering Tour is free to the public. The tour is underway through September 24 and routes through Los Angeles, San Diego, Atlanta, Louisville, Lexington, Kalamazoo, Chicago, and New London. Visit iAmRHawkins.com for more information on how to contribute to THE RECOVERY GATHERING.

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown,Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett.  The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages.

“Congratulations to this year’s impressive list of Dove Awards nominees,” says GMA President, Jackie Patillo. “For the past few years, we’ve chosen a theme for each show that represents our community and why we celebrate. Today we announced this year’s theme, Sound of Heaven. Although our musical styles may be different, our mission is the same. Together we lift one voice – the sound of heaven.”

Voting for the final winners will run August 18th through August 25th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. A limited number of tickets are still available. Music City Fan Experience tickets are also available – an unforgettable, multi-day Nashville get-a-way that includes tickets to the Dove Awards. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

Below is the list of nominations announced during today’s livestream. For the complete list of nominees, visit dovewards.com.

Song of the Year
“Be Alright” (Writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft, Willy Gonzalez
“Believe For It” (Writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong
“Come What May” (Writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo
“Good God Almighty” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka
“Hold On To Me” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury
“House Of The Lord” (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
“Jireh” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine
“Look What You’ve Done” (Writers) Tasha Layton, AJ Pruis, Keith Everette Smith, Matthew West
“My Jesus” (Writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson
“Promises” (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses
“Rattle!” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake

Artist of the Year
CeCe Winans
FOR KING + COUNTRY
Maverick City Music
We The Kingdom
Zach Wiliams

New Artist of the Year – Presented by Cantinas Arts
Anne Wilson
Blessing Offor
DOE
Jordan St. Cyr
Ryan Ellis

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
No Church In A While – Lecrae, 1K Phew
The End. – Trip Lee
TWO UP TWO DOWN – Aaron Cole
Unstoppable (United We Can) – Angie Rose
UPPERHAND – indie tribe

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“House of the Lord” – Phil Wickham
“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” – Katy Nichole
“My Jesus” – Anne Wilson
“RELATE” – FOR KING + COUNTRY
“Scars In Heaven” – Casting Crowns

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Healer – Casting Crowns
Milk & Honey – Crowder
My Jesus – Anne Wilson
Rise Up – CAIN
What Are We Waiting For? – FOR KING + COUNTRY

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“All Is Well” – Carrie Underwood
“God Is Real” – The Sound
“Grace And Goodness” – Sunday Drive
“In The Sweet By And By” – Dolly Parton, ft. Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Bradley Walker
“Mamas” – Anne Wilson, ft. Hillary Scott

Southern Gospel Album of the Year
2:22 – Karen Peck & New River
Just Sing! – The Collingsworth Family
Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
More To The Story – The Kingsmen
Something New – Legacy Five

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Adulting – Live” – Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music
“Believe For It” – CeCe Winans, ft. Lauren Daigle
“Gotta Believe” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Sunday” – Koryn Hawthorne
“When I Pray” – DOE

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Clarity – DOE
Jonny X Mail: Live in LA (Stereo) – Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music
Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition – Maverick City Music
Oil + Water – Travis Greene
One Touch – Jabari Johnson

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Breathe” – Maverick City Music, ft. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore
“Goodness of God – Live” – CeCe Winans
“Jesus “ – Phil Thompson
“Lazarus” – Maranda Curtis
“Love Song” – Travis Greene, ft. Madison Binion

Worship Recorded Song of the Year – Presented by CCLI
“God, Turn It Around” – Jon Reddick
“Hymn of Heaven” – Phil Wickham
“I Speak Jesus” – Charity Gayle
“Jireh (Radio Version)” – Maverick City Music ft. Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine
“Know You Will” – Hillsong UNITED

Worship Album of the Year
Are We There Yet? – Hillsong UNITED
Homecoming (Live) – Bethel Music
Hymn of Heaven – Phil Wickham
LION – Elevation Worship
SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
“A Ceigas” – Indieomar, Musiko
“Color de Alegria” – Andy Alemany, TWICE, Samuel ASH
“Danzando” – Gateway Worship Español, ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales
“Júbilo” – Maverick City Música, Miel San Marcos
“Mi Salvador” – Mosaic Msc

Inspirational Film/Series of the Year
American Underdog
Blue Miracle
Redeeming Love
The Chosen
The Jesus Music

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.

The Belonging Co, the fast-growing church based in Nashville, recently released a lyric video for “This Far” featuring David Dennis.

“This Far” is a live worship moment captured at The Belonging Co Conference. The song emphasizes the unfailing and unchanging nature of God. His promises are as sure as His word; this is our eternal hope.

Listen to Now across all platforms. This album, released June 3, is a reflection of live worship moments that were captured within the church with the hope of bringing listeners into a personal encounter with God.

Watch “This Far – The Belonging Co” Video

The Belonging Co church was founded by Henry and Alex Seeley in 2014 in the basement of their home with only four people in the very first meeting. Now, The Belonging Co sees thousands of people gather each weekend at their Nashville, TN, Columbia, TN and online locations. A diverse group of worship leaders have made The Belonging Co their home church and are among those who make up The Belonging Co worship team.