Soulful singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp has released the official video for “Wide As The World.” The track debuted last month and is the first taste of a newly announced 10-track album titled The Great Wide Open Wild that is in the works. Ripp is teasing another new song to drop this Friday (May 24).
Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter Jaime Jamgochian releases the official music video for “Gonna Be Good.” The track is from her project released earlier this year, Sacred Surrender.
With 10 tracks all co-penned by Jamgochian, the album features songwriting contributions from Kenna Turner West, Citizen Way’s Ben Calhoun, Rebekah White, Jay Speight and Selah’s Todd Smith, among others. Sacred Surrender was produced by Andrew Bergthold (We the Kingdom), John Strandell, Tommy Iceland (Poets & Prophets), Chris Bevins, and Mckendree Tucker.
Gonna Be Good – Jaime Jamgochian
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Hallmarked by Jamgochian’s effervescent vocals and memorable melodies, Sacred Surrender opens with “Gonna Be Good,” a joyful pop anthem encapsulating the project’s mission. “The overall theme of the record is surrender—letting go and choosing to live an abundant life, even in the empty spaces,” she shares. “Surrender is the only path to peace, relinquishing what we want and totally trusting that God’s got it, even when we don’t see it.”
Planetboom shares the official music video for “L O V E” featuring Planetshakers. planetboom is the dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church.
Passionate about encountering God, seeking His Presence and bringing positive, God-honoring change to its culture, planetboom has received significant streaming growth. Over the last year, streams have grown by 80-percent on Spotify alone while monthly listeners have grown to over 171,000 people.
Sound of Victory’s lead single, “L O V E,” has not only gathered more than 242,000 Spotify streams, but the studio version of the song featured on the album has also hit No. 7 on the Australian Christian radio chart, TCM Top 30.
Taking the new music on tour, planetboom brings its “The Sound of Victory Tour” to South Africa and Botswana beginning today in Cape Town at Grand Arena as a part of Planetshakers Conference.
Curb Records recording artist Meredith Andrews debuts the official music video for “Over and Over.” This track is featured on Andrews’ new live project, Heaven’s Frequency, which dropped earlier this year.
Matthew West Penned with collaborators Jeff Pardo and AJ Pruis, the reflective song walks through special memories with his family over the last 18 years of parenthood. The accompanying music video, shot in Nashville, depicts the sweet father and daughter relationship throughout the final summer and wraps up with the emotional college drop off.
Following the sentimental track release last month, Matthew West drops the accompanying music video for “18 Summers” – out now. Inspired by his two daughters, specifically as his oldest, Lulu, readies to graduate high school and go off to college, the tune is one all parents can relate to about how fast time flies.
Adding to the excitement this week, West notched three K-Love Fan Award nominations including Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for his latest “Don’t Stop Praying.”
The track, which is a call-to-action, a charge, for believers around the world, is currently number 6 on the AC monitored radio chart and number 5 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. West currently has three songwriter credits in the top 10 at Christian radio with his own “Don’t Stop Praying,” Casting Crowns’ “All Because of Mercy,” and Anne Wilson’s “Strong,” which just spent a week at number one.
18 Summers – Matthew West
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West recently dropped his sixth book My Story, Your Glory (K-LOVE Books), a 30-day devotional to help guide readers to discover how God’s love can rewrite our stories and explore how God’s glory redeems every chapter of our lives.
With My Story, Your Glory, which was inspired by his hit song and No. 1 album of the same name, it is West’s goal to help readers reflect on the less-than-perfect parts of their lives and to point them to examples in Scripture and how God redeemed their stories while encouraging them to give God the glory in both the best days and worst days.
The 5x GRAMMY® nominee will be announcing new dates for his DON’T STOP PRAYING TOUR soon. For ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.
Dubbed by Billboard as “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters,” West is going into 2024 after a strong trajectory in 2023. Highlights include being honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Golden Note Award, presented to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones and releasing his double album – MY STORY YOUR GLORY.
He also celebrated another landmark success – he notched his 30th number one song as an artist-songwriter combined. 2024 also marks the 20th anniversary of his first #1 song “More,” from his debut album HAPPY. The inaugural track held the number one spot for 9 weeks – an impressive start to his now 20 years of radio accomplishments.
Curb Records award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets shares the official music video for “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts).” Serving as the lead track from the group’s upcoming fifth studio album, “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts)” offers Sidewalk Prophets’ first taste of new music since 2020’s The Things That Got Us Here.
“It’s easy to fight hurt with hurt. We sometimes hide behind our tough words, sarcasm, pettiness and meanness. But all these responses steer us away from what we really want — HEALING,” observes Sidewalk Prophets frontman Dave Frey about the ultimate message behind the new song. “Hurt people, hurt people, but only the grace and love of Christ will heal our hearts.”
Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts) – Sidewalk Prophets
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Doling out ample amounts of kindness, both for ourselves and others, the massive pop offering encourages listeners to extend forgiveness for the sharp words that often leave us feeling wounded and defensive. “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts)” was written by Frey, Ben McDonald, Parker Welling and Jonathan Smith, and produced by Mark Campbell and Sidewalk Prophets members Cal Joslin and Dan Macal.
The trio recently wrapped the spring leg of their acclaimed “Songs & Stories Tour.” After debuting the intimate acoustic outing in 55 markets last year, the band took their stripped-down set to an additional 20 cities across 12 states in March and April. More tour dates will be announced soon as Sidewalk Prophets begins to preview new music from their next full-length project.
Maverick City Music shares the music video for “Refiner” feat. Mara Justine. The track was written by Chandler Moore and is from the collective’s latest project, The Maverick Way Reimagined, which dropped earlier today.
Refiner – Maverick City Music Feat. Mara Justine Music
Curb Records recording artist We Are Messengers shares the official music video for “Worthy of Being Loved.” The track is from the group’s latest release, Where The Joy Is. The K-LOVE Fan Award-winning group embraces gratitude and the sim
The K-LOVE Fan Award-winning group embraces gratitude and the simplicity of the Gospel on Where The Joy Is, radiating as much exuberance as the title suggests. The collective’s latest endeavor boasts 10 pristine, arena-ready pop selections — all co-written by frontman Darren Mulligan alongside an array of the industry’s most respected lyricists.
Gospel music minister and songwriter whose recent song has been blessing lives, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, as he comes through with a powerful single titled “Agalliao” featuring Nathaniel Bassey.
In the world of worship music, Emmanuel Iren teaming up with Nathaniel Bassey on the song “Agalliao” is a powerful example of heartfelt worship and working together.
The tune “Agalliao” carries a powerful message and a mesmerising melody, making it a must-listen for all.
This song has moving melodies and powerful singing that make you feel God’s presence deeply. It’s not just a song; it’s a special way of worshiping and praising God. Pastor Emmanuel Iren and Pastor Nathaniel Bassey want everyone to join them in praising Jesus and recognizing His importance in our lives.
Agalliao – Pastor Emmanuel Iren Ft. Nathaniel Bassey
As anticipation for the Evidence album hits up, singer, songwriter Lily Perez teams up with Moses Bliss on Mind Blowing, a single off the soon to be released album.
The Hillsplay produced single encapsulates the unfathomable doings of God. The beautiful delivery reminds us of the miraculous and unimaginable things we see through the power God evident in our lives.
Lily Perez has consistently blessed the body of Christ birthing spirit inspired sounds. She has songs like Odogwu, Invade my Space, Eyin Nikan, and many others in her discography.