GRAMMY® Award-winning group Elevation Worship tops the charts again with their hit song “Praise.” This week, the song hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs.

“Praise” has had unmatched success since the original version featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore was released on the group’s 2023 album, CAN YOU IMAGINE?. The song is tracking more than 5.3 million global weekly streams and tops the Christian/Gospel On-Demand Streaming chart.

Recently, Elevation Worship released the Praise EP featuring five different versions of “Praise.” At radio, the song is currently in the Top 20 on the Christian Airplay chart and Top 25 on the Christian AC chart.

Elevation Worship’s Song “Praise” Hits No. 1

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Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown told Billboard, “It is such an honor to be No. 1 again. We’re blown away by what God has done with ‘Praise,’ and we’re thankful for everyone who has streamed, tuned in and shared the song. We hope it is a great reminder of all the reasons to praise God not just for what He’s done, but for who He is.”

Elevation Worship also announced their Praise Party Summer Tour last week, a brand new tour with eight outdoor shows including New York City’s Central Park. Tickets will be available to the general public this Friday, March 15th.

This tour follows Elevation Nights’ sold-out run, which became one of the largest Christian tours in history, averaging more than 11,600 tickets sold each night. For more information on tour dates and tickets, visit ElevationWorship.com.

Call on Heaven, the new live album from Passion Music, has debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Christian & Gospel Albums chart this week. This project was also a Top 10 Debut Album in the US on Spotify while amassing more than 3.8M streams in the first week.

The new album features 14 live recordings captured at Passion 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a sold-out attendance of more than 55,000 18-25-year-olds.

Sharing from the new album, Passion was recently featured on GRAMMY’s Positive Vibes Only series with an exclusive performance of “He Who Is To Come. Watch the moving acoustic performance. Passion will also perform live in the studio on Fox & Friends this Sunday, March 17th as part of their “Faith & Friends” series. Tune in during the 9 am Eastern hour to watch their performance.

Passion’s New Album Hits No. 2 On Billboard Chart; Fox & Friends Performance This Sunday

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For more than two decades, the Passion movement has gathered students and leaders from across the nation and world to begin the new year with a singular purpose of glorifying God and uniting in worship, prayer, and spiritual awakening. This year’s conference had a unique and special atmosphere reflected on the new live-recorded album, Call on Heaven.

The project features the live version of “He Who Is To Come,” as well as the new song, “The Lord Will Provide,” and the stirring moment of worship captured with “Agnus Dei,” which has been viewed more than three million times since the Passion Conference.

GRAMMY nominated and Stellar Award-winning, Jekalyn Carr, earns her eighth #1 single as a writer and producer with “Live Again” as performed by Kelontae Gavin. “Live Again” earns #1 status on the Billboard National Gospel Airplay Chart and Mediabase Gospel Airplay chart. “Live Again” is lifted from Kelontae Gavin’s current album, TESTIFY.

The album, JEKALYN, is preceded by the Billboard Gospel National Airplay #1 single, “I Believe God,” and is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. 

JEKALYN, marks Carr’s first-full release in four years and features outstanding collaborations with Tauren Wells, Kierra Sheard, Papa San, Tim Bowman Jr., Kirk Franklin, Pastor Mike Jr., Mike Teezy, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Blanca and Elevation Rhythm. JEKALYN contains Carr’s seventh Billboard Gospel National Airplay #1 single, “I Believe God.” The brand new single, “You Carried Me” by Jekalyn Carr is impacting radio now.

Jekalyn Carr Earns Eighth #1 Single With “Live Again” Performed By Kelontae Gavin

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Jekalyn Carr recently received recognition from the city of South Fulton on behalf of Mayor Khalid Kamau, naming February 27th, “Jekalyn Carr Appreciation Day.” Currently, she can be seen on the One Hallelujah Tour, alongside Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds.

Jekalyn Carr can also be heard during the midday on Radio One’s Atlanta affiliate Praise 102.5 as the host of her radio show “Jekalyn Carr Family Affair Show” which airs Monday-Friday 10am-3pm EST.

Gotee Records’ powerhouse vocalist Terrian continues to make waves since her full-length debut album, Give It Time, released earlier this year. This week she is featured on the Recording Academy’s Positive Vibes Only series with an exclusive acoustic performance of her song “He Sees You.”

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Terrian will also make her national television debut on Fox & Friends on March 30th in the studio. She will perform as part of Fox & Friends special series “Faith & Friends.” Since the release of her album, Terrian’s current radio single “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus” is already charting in the Top 20 on all five radio charts just four weeks after the official add date.

Next week, she will wrap up the “TobyMac Hits Deep Tour” with TobyMac and the Diverse City band featuring other artists Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton and Gotee Records label-mate Jon Reddick. 

Sugarcane Jane’s “On a Mission” LP, released under Admiral Bean Records, encapsulates the essence of Americana with its rich acoustic textures and heartfelt storytelling. The album kicks off with “Try to Make it Look Like Me,” a track that immediately sets a tone of authenticity and introspection, characterized by intricate guitar work and earnest vocals.

This opener leads seamlessly into “Love Moved Her Along” and the title track “On a Mission,” both of which showcase the duo’s knack for crafting melodies that are both catchy and emotionally resonant.

“The Candle” and “Burn” further exemplify Sugarcane Jane’s ability to blend traditional folk elements with a modern sensibility, offering lyrics that speak to universal themes of love, loss, and redemption. The instrumentation throughout these tracks is thoughtfully arranged, creating a sound that is both full and intimate.

Album Review: Sugarcane Jane “On a Mission”

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“Fly on the Wall” and “Put it in Your Pocket” lighten the mood with their upbeat rhythms and playful lyrics, demonstrating the duo’s versatility and adeptness at engaging listeners with a variety of moods and messages. “Through the Day” and “We Live” return to a more reflective tone, with the latter standing out as a poignant anthem of perseverance and hope.

“Spirit Push” and “Last Day” close the album on a high note, with the former offering an uplifting message of inner strength and the latter providing a contemplative conclusion to the journey. “Last Day,” the shortest track on the album, leaves a lasting impression with its simplicity and depth, encapsulating the album’s overarching themes of reflection and resilience.

“On a Mission” is a masterfully crafted LP, produced by Anthony Crawford, that showcases Sugarcane Jane’s talent for storytelling and their deep understanding of the musical traditions they draw from. The album is a testament to the duo’s commitment to their craft, offering listeners a rich tapestry of sounds and stories that are both timeless and timely.

Whether through the driving rhythms of its more energetic tracks or the gentle melodies of its ballads, “On a Mission” invites listeners to embark on a journey that is both personal and universal, cementing Sugarcane Jane’s place in the landscape of contemporary Americana music.

–Ralph Lee

Emerging worship artist Kayla Berry releases her latest single today, which encompasses two of today’s biggest worship songs – Elevation Worship’s “Same God” and “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake. 

Berry’s rendition, which continues to reflect on God’s faithfulness, is a journey and a call to worship, inviting listeners to embrace their beliefs and find joy in gratitude. It’s her testament to the power of worship to move and inspire, especially from these powerful anthems.

“‘Same God’ lifts my faith to new heights,” Berry explains. “It’s a powerful declaration that God’s faithfulness is unchanging, a constant in the chaos of life. It’s my reminder that He’s always come through and He always will. Every note and every word speaks to the soul, affirming that God is exactly who He says He is.”

In turn, the inclusion of “Gratitude” is her intimate call to thankfulness, adding, “‘Gratitude’ shifts focus from our needs to His sufficiency, reminding us of the beauty of surrender and the power of a thankful heart. Singing it, I’m transported into God’s presence, where thankfulness flows naturally.” The song was produced, engineered, and mixed by David Thulin.

Kayla Berry is no stranger to worship. Debuting her first album in 2010, most recently she was part of REVERE (Integrity Music, 2022), where she shared her live single “Run & Hide” with GRAMMY® winning songwriter and worship leader Mitch Wong. Following up with a studio version of the song, she will be releasing more new music in the coming months.

With a heart that has always leaned toward the lonely, outcast, and hurting, she shares, “I, too, know the pain of feeling alone and hopeless. I haven’t always been a ‘worship leader.’ There was a time when I was just a ‘song leader.’  It took much brokenness, many mistakes, and the grace of God to bring me to a place of knowing how to worship! When you’re hurt, you cling to what heals you. God has been that for me.”

It is Berry’s calling through her music ministry to share that no matter what has gone on in your life or what you’ve been through, there is hope. Her heart’s prayer is to break through religious boundaries and barriers to lead both the young and old into the presence of God where they can experience the mercy and joy she has experienced through God’s wonderful love.

Kayla Berry Releases Her Rendition Of “Same God” / “Gratitude”

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Today (Mar 8), Zach Williams releases A Hundred Highways (Extended Edition). The album features a new version of “Lookin’ For You” featuring Dolly Parton and “Walls Fall Down” featuring Lee Brice.

Zach Williams Releases ‘A Hundred Highways (Extended Edition)’

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“Premium Praise Live” is Dr. Yohan’s debut album, which is a compilation of soul-lifting praise and worship songs that stir listeners to reflect on God’s goodness and greatness.

Reflecting on the album, Dr. Yohan shares, “If ‘premium’ refers to topmost quality, then when Psalms 150 says, ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,’ I’m saying that when we do it, let’s do it premium!”

The album was recorded with a live audience in Abuja, Nigeria, and explores a variety of sub-genres, including Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Electronic Pop. Featuring collaborations with other gospel artists and the artistic prowess of the talented team at TAP, Dr. Yohan has curated an immersive praise and worship experience with this project.

One of the tracks on the album, titled Balogun, is a soul-stirring song that reverently acknowledges God as a mighty warlord, fighting and triumphing in battles for humans.

Dr. Yohan also plans to launch a #BalogunChallenge on TikTok, inviting individuals to share their stories of divine intervention and victories in times of struggle, aligning perfectly with the song’s empowering message.

Premium Praise – Dr. Yohan

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ABOUT ARTIST
Dr. Yohan is a Nigerian-born gospel artist, praise leader, music director, songwriter, and arranger. He expresses his faith and music styles in a radical and boundless fashion, incorporating various sub-genres to express his message that finds root in the goodness of God. The charismatic artist is an embodiment of out-of-the-box Spirit-inspired creativity, simultaneously fusing his calling and passion for ministry with a thriving secular career.

Dr. Yohan’s sound is unique, cross-generational, and bears the essence of the divine. His versatility and sound knowledge of God’s word are evident in his music and lyrics, respectively. He’s passionate about using his music to bless lives across the nations of the earth and is also a ‘performance enhancer’ helping singers and musicians achieve ingenious feats with excellence.

Renowned for orchestrating one of the largest annual concerts in Nigeria’s middle belt for over a decade, Dr. Yohan, also known as Yohanna Bako, has seamlessly fused his calling into ministry and passion for music with a career in digital strategy after a distinguished stint as a university lecturer.

His first EP, “Sunday Behaviour,” was released in 2020 and featured his popular song “Shack Me,” which talks about the overwhelming nature of God’s love and has been performed across the country at church events and music concerts. Dr. Yohan’s dynamic sound and authentic storytelling expressed in how he writes his songs have captured the attention of music enthusiasts globally.

Dr. Yohan founded The Anointed Praise (TAP) in 2006, and the team became known for their unique performances that were out of the box with stereotypical Christian nuances. Comprising highly skilled and anointed vocalists and musicians, the team became an inspiration to a lot of young folks.

Music minister and gospel artiste, “Endless Joy” brings us this deep reflective song of worship titled “Ebubedike.”

This song shows God is reliable. “Ebubedike,” in the Igbo language (a dialect from the eastern region of Nigeria) means “Glorious and Mighty in Battle.”

Speaking about the song, Endless Joy says, “If you have been going through a season of battles and inexplicable challenges, God will step in as you listen to this song and bring peace as he ushers you into seasons of rest and victories.”

“The pain of uncertainties and life’s challenges can expose how vulnerable we are at our time of need. 

Friends sometimes are unable to play the roles we expect from them, family members may be handicapped and unable to do anything.

We have a sure and more stable source of help, One who never leaves us and comes through every single time. God fights for us, defends us and He’s our ever-present help.” – She adds

Endless Joy carries a message of hope, and encouragement that inspires people to come into a place of worship and an understanding of God’s unfailing goodness.

The colourful video is shot and directed by Oluyinka Davids for iFocus pictures.

Ebubedike – Endless Joy

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Minister Umoren is out with a new sound of spiritual desire, titled “Holy Ghost A Little More”.

Minister Umoren, a seasoned music minister and preacher, has recently emerged from a period of relative quietude in the music scene. However, it is evident that God’s infinite mercies have ignited something profound within him. In a moment of deep prayer and communion with the Divine, Minister Umoren received a powerful sound that resonates with the very essence of spiritual yearning and fervor.

For Minister Umoren, this newfound inspiration – “Holy Ghost A Little More” represents more than just a creative endeavor; it embodies his deepest desire to see a generation of fervent worshippers and intercessors rise up.

This new sound, born out of the depths of prayer, is more than just a musical composition; it serves as a catalyst for travailing in prayer. As your spirit cries out to your Maker, Minister Umoren’s greatest desire is that watchmen are raised and that this generation burns for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

By spreading this music far and wide, we can collectively contribute to the fulfillment of his vision — a generation ablaze with love and devotion for Christ. Let us embrace this divine impartation and allow it to ignite a fire within our hearts, drawing us closer to the One who is worthy of all praise and worship.

Holy Ghost a Little More – Minister Umoren

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