“Light As A Feather (Good Shepherd),” the autobiographical new single from Florida-based singer/songwriter and SEU Worship alum Jenn Chenoweth, is now available on streaming platforms. Penned by Chenoweth and JJ Hasulube and produced by Seth Ready (Seth & Nirva), the track pulses with vibrancy, its carefree, contagious groove celebrating the freedom found in total surrender to Christ.

A synth-driven pop anthem, “Light As A Feather (Good Shepherd)” is Chenoweth’s heartfelt expression of gratitude following a challenging season that reshaped her relationship with the Lord. Diagnosed with TMJ disorder in 2019, a condition affecting her mouth and jaw, Chenoweth was riddled with chronic pain as she endured therapies and surgical procedures that threatened her ability to sing.

Her health battle deepened her dependence on God, and Chenoweth ultimately learned to embrace her true identity—not as a singer or songwriter—but as His child. This newfound freedom in Christ stokes a heart of grateful submission as Chenoweth sings, “When the burden’s too heavy to hold/You will keep me, You won’t let me fold/You wanna do it for me; I’ll let You do it for me.”

“This song is about letting go of the burdens we are not meant to carry,” she states. “A few years ago, I was suffering through chronic jaw pain from TMJ disorder and experienced a deep depression. The only thing that seemed to give me any peace was reading Psalm 23 and Galatians 5. I have known God my whole life, and yet I hadn’t really thought of Him as my Shepherd since I was a child.

I lived in fear during that long and difficult season, but after taking inventory of my life I realized I had been carrying so many things I didn’t need to carry. It was like opening a heavy bag I’ve held for years and seeing that it was full of bricks.”

“‘Light As A Feather (Good Shepherd)’ starts with a lot of questions because that’s where I was—and where I still find myself sometimes,” Chenoweth continues. “But as it builds, the Truth and clarity that come from being led and loved by our Good Shepherd give us a freedom and a lightness that isn’t dictated by circumstance. This is a peace that passes understanding. When I put down the things Christ already died for, I am met with the freedom that makes me light as a feather.”

Jenn Chenoweth’s Autobiographical “Light As A Feather (Good Shepherd)” Revels In The Freedom Of Surrender

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She concludes, “I hope everyone who hears the song—especially those struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain—will be led to greener pastures and still waters and embrace the freedom that results from surrendering control to the Lord. As sheep, we are dirty and messy, but we don’t have to clean up our mess before coming to our Shepherd because Jesus leaves the 99 to rescue the one.”

“Light As A Feather (Good Shepherd)” follows Chenoweth’s February debut single, “Truth Comes Running,” and March’s “I’m Learning,” as the third track from her inaugural EP, which is slated for release later this year.

ELEVATION RHYTHM will release their new album Victory Lap on May 23rd. Fans can now pre-save the album and listen to the new song “Believe It. Victory Lap provides listeners with a roadmap for the Christian life after they make the transformative decision to follow Jesus.

“Every song has an element of triumph,” shares ELEVATION RHYTHM’s lead songwriter and producer Josh Holiday. “I wanted to introduce new sonics, and I think the best way to introduce new sounds is to do it in the studio, so that you’re not thinking about the crowd; you’re not thinking about the energy of a room. Instead, you’re thinking more about the sonic space.”

To create this environment, Holiday set up a makeshift studio in a nondescript room where the church holds staff meetings. With no audience and no prior rehearsals, ELEVATION RHYTHM set out to capture an album that was literally in the moment. Live and raw, many of the mastered songs were performed for the first time and recorded in one take. Victory Lap also boasts guest vocals from frequent ELEVATION RHYTHM collaborator Joe L Barnes, as well as Gracie Binion, Elevation Worship’s Tiffany Hudson, newcomers Zach Webb and Charles Weems, as well as GRAMMY nominee Blessing Offor.

“This life we live is a victory lap, but many people don’t walk in that freedom. They’re walking in defeat, not knowing the battle’s already won,” Holiday offers of the record’s dominant theme. “It’s like that moment after you’ve made the decision. The victory lap happens after you’ve won.”

Elevation Rhythm Drops “Believe It” From Forthcoming Album

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RHYTHM has been delivering their dynamic energy on the completely sold-out Forrest Frank “Child of God II Tour.” In addition to the upcoming album and tour, it was announced this morning that ELEVATION RHYTHM is nominated for two 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards for “Group of the Year” and “Worship Song of the Year” (“Goodbye Yesterday”).

Acclaimed singer/songwriter and award-winning author Ellie Holcomb is entering a new album season as she announces the release of her fourth studio album, Far Country, on September 12th. In celebration of this announcement, Holcomb releases the title track and its official music video today.

Ellie Holcomb’s Far Country is a collection of songs born from grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God. Exploring the tension between beauty and brokenness, these melodies remind us that love always calls us home, even in the far country.

The album’s title track reflects on the theme of wandering and being found. With expansive landscapes, poetic lyrics, and a heart that beats with both ache and hope, Far Country is an album for anyone who has ever felt lost. These songs remind us that we never walk alone and that love remains even in our darkest moments.

“May these melodies remind you of the spacious love of God,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “I pray that these songs will carry beauty and light to every corner of your story, and that they’ll whisper, like an old friend would, that you are dearly loved and you’ll never walk alone. We’re all just kids making our way back home, and I’m honored to sing alongside you on the journey.”

Far Country is produced and engineered by Cason Cooley and executive produced by her dad, Brown Bannister, and Samantha Steele. Songwriters on the album include a powerhouse list, including Holcomb, Jason Ingram (“Far Country”), Hank Bentley, Thad Cockrell. Jessie Early, Jon Guerra, Natalie Hemby, Kirby Kapel, Taylor Leonhardt, Latifa Morton, KS Rhodes, and Bear Rinehart.

Ellie Holcomb Announces New Album ‘Far Country’ Coming September 12

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This announcement follows an incredible year of music, touring, and writing for Ellie Holcomb. Earlier this year, she released her newest children’s book, Spring Sings, and accompanying album, Sing: Spring Songs. Shealso released her first-ever full project with her husband, Drew Holcomb, Memory Bank. The title track charted in the Top 5 of Americana Radio. This was followed by a coast-to-coast tour that concludes with this week’s two-night stint at the mother church, The Ryman.

Bethel Music’s John Wilds announces the release of his new EP, “I Want Jesus (Live),” now available on all streaming platforms. The EP is a collection of powerful and intimate moments in worship that calls listeners to center their hearts on the One who truly matters – Jesus.

From tender moments of devotion to bold declarations of truth, “I Want Jesus (Live)” is a call back to the core of our faith and focuses on how Jesus is really all we need. The six-track compilation features new songs and timeless worship classics, including the beloved “You’re Worthy Of My Praise.”

With every lyric and melody, the EP reflects a singular message: Jesus is everything. It echoes that He is our Savior, Rescuer, and Redeemer, and when we seek Him first, everything else follows.

Bethel Music’s John Wilds Releases ‘I Want Jesus (Live)’ EP

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“This is a compilation of songs and moments that are really special to me,” says Wilds. “Each one is centered around the presence of God, and adoring Him. There really is no substitute for His presence in our lives. To me, this is more than an EP… it’s an experience and I can’t wait to share it with you.”

Joining the Bethel Music collective in 2021, Wilds made his album debut with “Forever Be Praised” on the album “Simple” (2022) and has led worship on Bethel Music projects including “Come Up Here” (2023) and “Moments: Wait” (2024). He is a passionate worship leader/songwriter known for his dynamic vocals and heart for the presence of God, and continues to inspire global audiences through his ministry. 

Franni Cash releases new music as a solo artist with “Wildflowers.” The official visualizer can be viewed  below. “Stepping away from my band was one of the hardest, scariest decisions I’ve ever made,” said the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Franni Cash.

But time has served her well. The past eighteen months have seen Franni leave her personal and professional comfort zone behind, embrace the unknown and re-emerge with a her first solo offering.

The song has an infectious, banjo-driven country groove and is a gentle, but powerful story of personal discovery. As Franni puts it, “Wildflowers is the first bloom of a new season of clarity and peace for me, but it’s also an open invitation for anyone to experience what I’ve been through.

The selection of the song as Franni’s first solo offering is intentional. As she explains, “’Wildflowers’ feels light, open, full of breath and optimism. That’s how I feel about the start of this new chapter in my life and it’s the vibe I hope others can feel.”

In June, Franni will make her CMA Fest debut on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage followed by her Bonnaroo debut on the Who Stage. Franni will then join Brandon Lake on the King of Hearts Tour in the Fall. 

Franni Cash’s First Solo Offering Is As Fresh As “Wildflowers”

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Franni Cash is a 2x Grammy-nominated artist, 3x Dove Award winner, performer, vocalist and songwriter. Formerly of the band We The Kingdom, she’s co-wrote two No.1 songs and was named one of the Top 20 breakout artists across all genres. Her authentic, honest and whimsical songwriting and gift for the stage, is what binds Franni to her fans. Growing up in Nashville with a producer-songwriter dad, music has always been a part of her DNA.

In their acclaimed career spanning nearly three decades, veteran hard rockers Disciple have recorded 13 studio albums, earned 18  #1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. Their music has been featured on ESPN’s NFL Live, WWE, Fox Sports, as well as in commercials for CBS’ CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds.They’ve received multiple Dove Awards and played thousands of shows worldwide, including a 2023 stint in 40 arenas on the Winter Jam Tour.

This year saw the band’s first Grammy nomination, receiving a nomination for Best Contemporary/Christian Performance Song of the Year for the track “Firm Foundation (He Won’t).”  

A career first for Disciple, who has been a mainstay in the heavy Christian music genre, this distinction adds to a list of accolades and pays homage to the duality Disciple has always reconciled in their music: a high-adrenaline rock sound with a worshipful, gospel-first heart.

Now, hot off the heels of this historical accolade, Disciple is back with the deluxe version of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, releasing April 25th. The deluxe album includes several unreleased singles, acoustic renditions, and studio mixes.

Skeleton Psalms was created in-house: produced by guitarist Josiah Prince at his studio The Ranch, written by Kevin Young, Andrew Stanton (guitar) and Josiah Prince, with drums from Joey West and additional backing vocal support from touring bassist Marco Pera. For additional support on instrumentation, Mark “Traa” Daniels (P.O.D.) played bass.

The band called on mix engineer Nick Rad (Skillet), mastering engineer Sam Moses (Tenth Avenue North) and the drum recording skills of Lester Estelle (Pillar, Kelly Clarkson) to round out the creative team. The album has spawned three #1 singles (“Executioner,” “Promise to Live” and “Bad Words”) and was a 2023 Dove Award nominee.

The veteran Christian rock band was originally formed by high school friends in Maryville, Tennessee in 1992. Just a teenager at the time, founder and frontman Kevin Young was inspired to follow in the footsteps of bands who shaped his own belief — acts like Petra, Stryper and Whitecross, Christian bands who were scandalizing listeners of the time even as secular acts like Pantera, Skid Row and Def Leppard easily ruled the mainstream airwaves.

Disciple Drops ‘Skeleton Psalms (Deluxe)’ Out Now

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“The Christian music scene was completely different back then,” Young recalls. “Most of what was played on the radio seemed tame in comparison to the influences of my childhood, particularly punk and hard rock. I wanted to write and sing music that sounded like my culture but that also carried a message and reflected my values.”

The result was Disciple, a name chosen initially as a simple placeholder to represent the band’s core mission to be followers of Jesus Christ in all things. That commitment drove them through early independent records and across the South, playing concerts as a three-piece band. By 1997, their dedication had landed them their first record deal. By 2001, they were releasing their third album and navigating the harrowing challenges of road life as their following grew.

Looking back on the band’s history, Young reflects, “It’s the call and the cost of being a disciple of Jesus: sometimes you’re going to have a lot, and sometimes you’re going to have a little. That doesn’t matter; we’re on a mission. I feel like that has been our life as a band.”

Currently, the band is a collective of musicians who have held the ferocious hard rock sound steady for over 10 years: Young on vocals, Josiah Prince on guitar, Andrew Stanton on guitar and Joey West on drums. The growth of their tightly knit musical cohesion is evident on their most recent album, Skeleton Psalms. From scorching riffs to thunderous drum fills to alternately melodic and searing vocals, Disciple is a band intimately familiar with their own toolkit while unafraid to push their own limits.

Every one of the longstanding members shares a sense of urgent calling that allows them to weather the storms of a changeable music landscape. In Disciple’s eyes, their mission of evangelism and hope eclipse any accolades that the band could earn. But their chronic drivenness prompted by adherence to the Gospel has consistently turned heads — and impacted lives.

In 2020, the band launched a second musical project as an outlet for their impulse to worship, a band titled Honor & Glory. That band would ultimately secure their first career Grammy nomination for “Firm Foundation (He Won’t).”

But beyond those quantifiable milestones, Disciple’s music has made its deepest mark through resonance with listeners struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, suicidality and self-harm. Their songs’ message of unconditional love meeting each of us at our most broken has inspired countless stories of lives saved and changed. Most recently, that has been evident through “Promise to Live,” which topped Christian rock radio charts for a staggering 16 weeks in a row.

“We all are in this world together, and are all in recovery together, from the trauma of this world and this life,” Young offers earnestly. “We’re not fighting alone. We’re fighting together. We make this promise to God and to each other: to not give up fighting. To not lose hope. To live for the most precious gift we have, which is life.”

That promise continues to galvanize the band well past the three-decade mark. Even with such storied staying power to their name, Disciple’s Kevin Young is quick to clarify the call that still lies before them.

Rising alt-pop sensation bodie releases “Say So.” The accompanying music video is packed with high-energy moments and unexpected pranks that showcase bodie’s playful spirit and vibrant personality.

“Say So” marks the beginning of a new era for bodie, who has spent the past year releasing deeply personal music and touring alongside Gio on the co-headline “Happy To Be Here With Nobody Else” tour. With more music slated for release throughout 2025, “Say So” sets the stage for what’s to come — more emotion, more raw energy, and even deeper connections.

Bodie Releases High-Energy “Say So” Single & Music Video

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Meanwhile, bodie’s fan-favorite track “whisper and the wind”—from his Sony/Provident debut EP HAPPY TO BE HERE—continues to soar. The single has amassed over 15 million global streams to date, streaming nearly 1 million times weekly and continues climbing the Top 10 across both the Billboard Airplay and Mediabase Audience charts.

bodie will also hit the road on his headline tour, Murder My Ego Tour, kicking off May 3 in Fort Worth, TX and wrapping May 21 in Atlanta, GA. The 14-date run features Gracie Binion as support and promises a mix of fan favorites and unreleased tracks from bodie’s ever-evolving sound.

Growing up in Los Angeles surrounded by talented parents and artistic influences who instilled a love for art at a young age, bodie is no stranger to the stage. He captivated the attention of millions with his soulful vocals and magnetic stage presence on “The Voice,” sharing his musical influences from rock to hip-hop to create a fresh new sound that is as unique and inviting as he is.

His music reflects his experiences, capturing the emotions of love, loss, and the human condition with raw honesty and authenticity, along with his openness about his love for Jesus and his pride in being a family man.

22x platinum, Grammy-nominated band SKILLET has released “Ash in the Wind [LIVE]” to DSPs, along with a live video of the track to Vevo/Youtube.  Filmed live during the 2025 Winter Jam tour, the track and video capture the raw, live and infectious energy fans expect from SKILLET.  Last week the band also released a special collab of “Nothing But the Blood” with Colton Dixon, that has over 1M views to date.

Skillet Releases “Ash In The Wind [LIVE]” & Announces Summer International Tour

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Having sold out arenas in 32 countries across five continents, including their first-ever, sold out Middle East tour last fall, SKILLET has also announced their summer international tour.  Hitting 17 cities, the tour will encompass shows mixed with annual rock festivals throughout Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and more. The band also recently announced VIP upgrades with Meet & Greets on select dates (see asterisk). Full routing available via skillet.com/shows.

The band released their 12th studio project, REVOLUTION last November, with streams for focus tracks “Unpopular”, “All That Matters” and “Ash In The Wind”  soaring and music leaving critics raving, calling it a “hard-rocking freight train,” “fantastic” and “exactly what fans want.”

SKILLET SUMMER 2025 INTERNATIONAL TOUR

*Meet & Greet available as an add-on purchase

May

*5/29/25 Palladium Riga, Latvia Tour

*5/30/25 Helitehas Tallinn, Estonia Tour

*5/31/25 Compensa Vilnius, Lithuania Tour

June

*6/2/25 Skwer Enea Stadion Poznan, Poland Tour

6/4/25 Sweden Rock Festival Solvesborg, Sweden Festival

6/6/25 Rock Im Park Nuremberg, Germany Festival

6/7/25 Rock Am Ring Nurburgring, Germany Festival

*6/8/25 Haus Aunsee Leipzig, Germany Tour

*6/10/25 Budapest Park Budapest, Hungary Tour

*6/11/25 Tvornica Kulture Zagreb, Croatia Tour

6/13/25 Rock For People Hradec Králové, Czech Republic Festival

6/14/25 Nova Rock Nickelsdorf, Austria Festival

6/15/25 Bonsai Garden Bologna, Italy Tour

*6/17/25 Docks Lausanne, Switzerland Tour

*6/19/25 O13 Tilburg, Netherlands Tour

6/20/25 Graspop Dessel, Belgium Festival

6/21/25 Copenhell Copenhagen, Denmark Festival

The gold-selling, Grammy® award nominated crown prince of contemporary gospel music, John P. Kee, is planning to release his first full-length album since 2019’s I Made It Out. A release date has not yet been set for the massive 30+ track compilation, Throwback: An Evening with John P. Kee (Kee Music Group / Tyscot Records).

However, Kee has just dropped a track and a music video from it on all digital music platforms. “Church Medley” is a fusion of Kee’s 1990s era standards “I Believe,” “I Won’t Let Go,” “It Will Be Alright,” “Thank You Lord (He Did It All)” and “He’ll Welcome Me.” 

Gospel Legends John P. Kee Drops a New Single & Concert Video

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In the video, Kee is seated at the piano, commanding the ecstatic audience with the combined charisma of a circus ringmaster and a singing psychologist who knows just the words to lift the spirits of his patients. It’s a joyous reminder of Kee’s heyday hits but with just enough freshening and sanctified zeal to attract new fans. 

The staggering project was recorded over the course of a year (as Kee was treated for cancer and  the bacterial infection necrotizing fasciitis) with stops through over two dozen cities. The tour concluded with the video recording  at Harbison Theatre @ Midland Tech College in Irmo, SC this past January. 

A few weeks ago, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), the 80+ year old  performing rights organization, honored Kee with its Trailblazer of Gospel Music Award for his four decades of gospel music hits as a singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout. Along the way, he’s amassed over half a billion digital streams, eight Grammy® Award nominations, numerous Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a R.I.A.A. certified gold album, and  over two dozen chart hits such as “Jesus is Real,” “Show Up,” “Standing in the Need” and “Life and Favor.”  Some upcoming dates:

May 2^nd @ 7 PM – Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH

May 3^rd @ 6 PM – Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

May 16^th @ 7 PM – Nu Corinthian Baptist Church, 5935 W. 56^th Street, Indianapolis, IN 

May 17^th @ 6 PM – Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Canal Street, Evansville, IN

June 7^th @ 6 PM – Unity Temple Church, 4801 63^rd Avenue N., Brooklyn, NY

CM United proudly announces Honey Ribar as the Songwriter of the Year in their 22nd annual songwriting competition. Ribar, whose song “Earthquake (Singing Your Praises)” secured first place in the third quarter, stood out among a talented group of songwriters to receive this top honor.

This long-running annual competition, hosted by CM United via ChristianSongwriting.com, continues to spotlight and support the vibrant talent emerging within the Christian music community. Each year, the contest brings together a diverse pool of songwriters, resulting in a rich blend of artistic and spiritual expression across all categories.

22nd Annual Contest Winners:

 1st Place Winners:

 1st Qtr: Ward Tolbert – The Wood From Jesus’ Cross

 2nd Qtr: Matthew Soileau – One Light

 3rd Qtr: Honey Ribar – Earthquake (Singing Your Praises)

 4th Qtr: Jonathan Harvey – This Christmastime

 2nd Place Winners:

 1st Qtr: Erisa Rei Kopp – Face Like Flint

 2nd Qtr: Sutton Porth – Heaven Is Here

 3rd Qtr: Grant Adams – The Valley

 4th Qtr: Maria Olgerfelt – Unique

 3rd Place Winners:

 1st Qtr: Eli Klimchuk – My Jesus

 2nd Qtr: Brian Tucker – Calling Me

 3rd Qtr: Katie Flemming – Just Asking

 4th Qtr: Cindy Clark – Shout for Joy (Psalm 98)

As the 22nd Annual Songwriter of the Year, Ribar will receive a grand prize package including a comprehensive radio promotion campaign, Spotify playlist placement, a professional press release package, and a career development deal to help advance her music ministry.

Maintaining its high standards and integrity, this year’s competition was judged by a panel of respected music industry professionals: Cale Kight (artist and songwriter), John Katina and James Katina of the renowned Christian group The Katinas, and Chrissy Conway Katina, formerly of the Dove Award-nominated pop trio ZOEgirl.

Honey Ribar Named Songwriter Of The Year By CM United

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Over the years, CM United’s contests have served as launching pads for many successful artists. Notable past participants include Jordan St. Cyr, now signed to a major label; Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, a writer for artists like Chris Tomlin and Jesus Culture; Shay Mooney, now part of the chart-topping duo Dan + Shay; and Dustin Smith, a well-known songwriter and Integrity Music artist. Other rising names include Band Reeves, a duo made up of brothers Jeramy and Cody Reeves from Palestine, Texas, who recently signed with Centricity Music.

Alumni success continues with Sam Hart, who along with his wife Christin was named the 17th Annual Songwriter of the Year. Since relocating to Nashville, Sam signed with Curb/Word Publishing and has become a producer working alongside top Christian artists. Additionally, Cale Kight, a former contestant and now a judge, has achieved multiple Billboard charting hits and collaborates regularly with top Nashville songwriters.

These ongoing stories reflect the meaningful and lasting opportunities created through CM United’s contests—platforms that not only highlight talent but actively contribute to the growth and impact of Christian songwriters across the nation.

Entries for the 23rd Annual, 2nd Quarter Songwriting Contest are now open at ChristianSongwriting.com, inviting new voices to share their music and step into the legacy of faith-filled songwriting excellence.