Due to overwhelming demand, three summer tour dates have been added to “Elevation Nights,” the sell-out tour from GRAMMY Award-winning Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick. In addition to their already-announced upcoming fall run, the new tour stops will visit Savannah, GA on July 19, Greenville, SC on July 20, and Nashville, TN on July 21. Sign up for pre-sale tickets at elevationnights.com.

Since the fall of 2021, Elevation Worship has taken “Elevation Nights” to 32 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, sharing an unforgettable and life-changing evening with more than 311K concertgoers. This spring’s run had more than 75K in attendance, visiting major markets such as Austin, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Denver, and wrapping last Friday in Toronto, marking their stop as the largest ticketed Christian event in Canadian history.

Following the added summer stops, the “Elevation Nights” eight-city fall tour will kick off on Tuesday, October 3 in Miami, FL, with stops in Tampa, FL, Knoxville, TN, Dallas, TX, and more before the final show on Thursday, October 12 in Houston, TX. For a full list of dates and cities, see below.

The Elevation Nights tour is a full worship experience as Steven Furtick preaches and Elevation Worship leads many of their hit songs, including “Graves Into Gardens,” “RATTLE!,” “Do It Again,” “The Blessing,” “Same God,” along with songs from their upcoming project, CAN YOU IMAGINE?, which will release on May 19th. CAN YOU IMAGINE? follows the GRAMMY-nominated album LION, which was recognized in the “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” category at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, which they won the previous year for Old Church Basement, their live collaboration album with Maverick City Music.

ELEVATION NIGHTS 2023:

*Wednesday, July 19 – Savannah, GA
*Wednesday, July 20 – Greenville, SC
*Thursday, July 21 – Nashville, TN

Tuesday, October 3 – Miami, FL
Wednesday, October 4 – Tampa, FL
Friday, October 6 – Knoxville, TN
Saturday, October 7 – Duluth, GA
Sunday, October 8 – Birmingham, AL
Tuesday, October 10 – Lubbock, TX
Wednesday, October 11 – Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 12 – Houston, TX

*just added dates

The single was written, recorded and mixed utilizing solar power. Harmony Dreamers is a conglomerate of 20 international musicians, led by Byron Lee Scott.

Harmony Dreamers is proud to announce the release of their latest single, “Spinning Round The Sun”, a trilogy of songs from their debut album, “I Come From Earth.” Like most of the album, the track was written, recorded, and mixed during the COVID pandemic, in Byron Lee Scott’s (the group’s leader) solar-powered mobile studio unit.

Harmony Dreamers’ music has been praised by critics and fans alike as a “never-before-seen work of art” (Honk Magazine), with tracks gaining over 200K Spotify streams.

Byron Lee Scott says, “During Covid, I bought a travel trailer, set up a studio inside it, and learned to live off grid on propane and solar power. I stayed in remote areas of Arizona and California, and finally, in Nevada, where the album was mastered at The Hideout Studios in Las Vegas.”

“Spinning Round The Sun” is a mesmerizing, synth-heavy pop song that celebrates the wonder of life on Earth and the love the earth receives from the Sun. As part of a larger trilogy, the song serves as the first part of a larger story that explores the connections between space, love, and the human experience.

The second part, “Loving The Sun,” offers a more cinematic interpretation of the theme, while part 3, “Solar Rays” presents an electronic dance instrumental version.

“The Sun is blazing through space at about 500,000 miles per hour, and the Earth follows in a spiral path at the perfect distance. I think it’s miraculous!” exclaims Scott. “It’s wondrous and humbling when you become aware of the vast universe. It’s a feeling there is something much bigger than ourselves.”

The Spinning round the Sun trilogy of songs, with its many layers of synthesizers and vocals were almost entirely performed by Byron Scott. Drummer and long-time band mate Larry Dragland adds drum kit grooves to Scott’s many-layered percussion tracks, along with Perm, Russia-based Anna V’s vocals.

All the orchestrations, synth bass, and the myriad of electronic sounds were performed by Scott on Guitar Synthesizer.

Spinning round the Sun Parts 1

Spinning round the Sun Parts 2

Spinning round the Sun Parts 3

Canadian Americana/Folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff and her husband, Tommy Parham, are thrilled to announce their new sponsor, Global Pet Foods, for their podcast “Jake’s Place: Songs ‘n’ Tails.” The podcast, which features original songs and stories about animals and nature, has garnered a loyal following of pet lovers and music fans alike.

In their latest episode, Tia and Tommy pay tribute to Tommy’s brother, Matt Parham, who recently passed away. The episode is a celebration of Matt’s life, as Tia and Tommy share stories and memories. They also reflect on the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones and appreciating the beauty of the natural world.

The episode is also a celebration of Earth Day, a global event that encourages people to take action to protect the environment. Tia and Tommy share their own experiences of living sustainably and offer tips and ideas for listeners to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

“We are thrilled to partner with Global Pet Foods and to continue sharing our love with our listeners,” said Tia McGraff. “Matt was an inspiration to us all, and we hope our tribute episode will honor his memory and inspire others to cherish every moment with their loved ones.”

The “Jake’s Place: Songs ‘n’ Tails” podcast is available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Listeners can also follow Tia and Tommy on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

ABOUT TIA MCGRAFF:

Tia McGraff is a multi-talented, award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, author and podcast host from Southern Ontario, Canada. Along with her husband and co-writer Tommy Parham, the skilled songstress has been making impactful and thought-provoking art for well over a decade.

Bringing together a burning passion for the art of music and an honesty that is long lost on today’s modern charts, Tia McGraff is a trailblazer in her genre; one whose efforts have made her a beloved figure on the international music scene. http://www.tiamcgraff.com

About Global Pet Foods:

Global Pet Foods is a Canadian-owned pet food and supplies retailer with more than 190 locations around the globe. The company is committed to providing high-quality pet food and products that support the health and well-being of pets. In addition, Global Pet Foods supports various animal welfare organizations and initiatives, including pet adoption events and fundraising campaigns

Due to overwhelming demand, three summer tour dates have been added to “Elevation Nights,” the sell-out tour from GRAMMY® Award-winning Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick.

In addition to their already-announced upcoming fall run, the new tour stops will visit Savannah, GA on July 19, Greenville, SC on July 20, and Nashville, TN on July 21. Sign up for pre-sale tickets at elevationnights.com.

Since the fall of 2021, Elevation Worship has taken “Elevation Nights” to 32 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, sharing an unforgettable and life-changing evening with more than 311K concertgoers.

This spring’s run had more than 75K in attendance, visiting major markets such as Austin, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, and Denver, and wrapping last Friday in Toronto, marking their stop as the largest ticketed Christian event in Canadian history.

Following the added summer stops, the “Elevation Nights” eight-city fall tour will kick off on Tuesday, October 3 in Miami, FL, with stops in Tampa, FL, Knoxville, TN, Dallas, TX, and more before the final show on Thursday, October 12 in Houston, TX. For a full list of dates and cities, see below.

The Elevation Nights tour is a full worship experience as Steven Furtick preaches and Elevation Worship leads many of their hit songs, including “Graves Into Gardens,” “RATTLE!,” “Do It Again,” “The Blessing,” “Same God,” along with songs from their upcoming project, CAN YOU IMAGINE? which will release on May 19th.

CAN YOU IMAGINE? follows the GRAMMY-nominated album LION, which was recognized in the “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” category at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, which they won the previous year for Old Church Basement, their live collaboration album with Maverick City Music.

ELEVATION NIGHTS 2023:

*Wednesday, July 19 – Savannah, GA
*Wednesday, July 20 – Greenville, SC
*Thursday, July 21 – Nashville, TN

Tuesday, October 3 – Miami, FL
Wednesday, October 4 – Tampa, FL
Friday, October 6 – Knoxville, TN
Saturday, October 7 – Duluth, GA
Sunday, October 8 – Birmingham, AL
Tuesday, October 10 – Lubbock, TX
Wednesday, October 11 – Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 12 – Houston, TX

Manasseh Samone performs Koryn Hawthorne’s “Speak the Name” during The Voice Playoffs. For the first time ever, the coaches had a Playoff Pass at their disposal. In the battles, Manasseh’s coach, Chance the Rapper, gave the pass to her, sparing Manasseh the heat of the Knockouts and sending her straight through to this Playoffs round.

At the end of yesterday’s episode, Manasseh Samone was not selected by Coach Chance the Rapper to move on to the Semifinal round. Watch The Voice Mondays at 8/7c on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Fiona Palomo (Outer Banks, Control Z) and Milo Manheim (Disney’s ZOMBIES series, Prom Pact, School Spirits) are set to star as ‘Mary’ and ‘Joseph’, along with Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas (PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, upcoming INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY) as ‘King Herod’ in the JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM currently in production from AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company and Monarch Media.

Principal photography is underway on the coast of Spain for this epic musical movie sharing the Christmas story in a fresh, inspiring, and entertaining way. Award-winning music producer Adam Anders (Glee, High School Musical, Descendants, The Passion) in his feature directorial debut wrote the script along with Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical franchise) and wrote the music with Nikki Anders (Glee, High School Musical, Descendants) and Peer Astrom (ROCK OF AGES, Glee, High School Musical, Descendants).

Sony Pictures has slated the musical for a wide theatrical release this coming November 10th.

Film and TV music powerhouse Adam Anders has more than 100 million albums sold, earned 4 consecutive Grammy® nominations, won 2 Golden Globes® and 2 People’s Choice® Awards, and holds the record for the most single entries on the Billboard Hot 100, eclipsing both The Beatles and Elvis Presley. “I first had the idea for the film years ago when I was looking for a musical to watch with my family at Christmastime,” says Director Adam Anders, “I want this movie to be a bright light this Christmas season — as bright as the star of Bethlehem.”

Journey To Bethlehem

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical celebration for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a music-infused retelling of the timeless story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

Filling out the cast are MŌRIAH (BECAUSE OF GRACIA), Stephanie Gil (FATIMA), 4x Grammy© award-winning Joel Smallbone (PRICELESS) from the pop duo FOR KING + COUNTRY as King Herod’s son, Antipater and multiple Grammy© award-winning Lecrae as Gabriel, Rizwan Manji (WEDDING SEASON, Schitt’s Creek) as Gaspar, Geno Seagers (Perfect Harmony, BONE TOMAHAWK) as Balthazar, and Omid Djalili (GLADIATOR, THE MUMMY) as Melchior.

Produced by Alan Powell (A Week Away, VALIANT ONE), Steve Barnett (A Week Away, PRICELESS) and Executive Produced by Vicky Patel (A Week Away) for Monarch Media. Also produced by Ryan Busse (THE STRANGERS’ CASE), Stephen Meinen (POWER RANGERS, NERVE), Brandt Andersen (THE STRANGERS’ CASE, SILENCE) and Adam Anders (THE PROM, The Passion).

“This joyous and fresh take on Mary and Joseph’s journey, combined with the infectious music and insanely passionate vision of Adam Anders made this an undeniable fit for AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures to come alongside and help turn this amazing story into a Christmas classic that will resound with young children, families, teens and adults” said Rich Peluso, EVP and Head of AFFIRM Films.

“We’ve been amazed at Adam’s ability to tell the widely known story of Mary, Joseph and a jealous king in a way that feels fresh and contemporary, like you’ve never heard it before.” says Alan Powell of Monarch Media.

UP Entertainment, the leader in uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms, will be adding two new subscription streaming services to its portfolio, GaitherTV+ and AspireTV+. These standalone streaming services will be offered alongside the already popular million subscriber service UP Faith & Family.

UP Entertainment’s streaming offering provides an entertainment option for everyone in the family, whether it’s those seeking movies and series, lifestyle enthusiasts or Gospel Music lovers, all while knowing it will be uplifting and safe for the entire family.

“As the trusted leader in uplifting entertainment, we have a unique opportunity to offer a portfolio of services that super serve passionate audience groups,” said Charley Humbard, UP Entertainment Founder & CEO. “GaitherTV+ is the category leader in Gospel and Christian music. Gaither is a beloved brand with a huge, passionate following and is perfect for a commercial-free streaming experience, and AspireTV+ brings compelling original programming from our leading Black and urban lifestyle brand.”

“We have worked alongside the folks at UP Entertainment for years and have been able to share our programming far and wide through the work that they do,” stated three-time Gospel Music Hall of Famer Bill Gaither. “The ways in which people experience our shows and performances through television continue to change and grow; and UP is a leader in presenting family-friendly entertainment with relevant, engaging platforms to households everywhere. We are looking forward to sharing GaitherTV+ in new ways through this new partnership with UP Entertainment.”

UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting entertainment, currently serves a million families. UP Faith & Family is the only place where viewers can binge seasons of UPtv’s hit original series. Subscribers can also stream the best family movies, cooking and design shows, uplifting Christian movies, kids favorites, Christmas movies, music specials, comedies and more. UP Faith & Family is the exclusive home to new seasons of the hit series Heartland in the U.S. months before anyone else. New titles are added to the service weekly. UP Faith & Family is available via Apple iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, AndroidTV, Cox, Dish, Google Play, Prime Video Channels, Roku, Roku Channel, Samsung TVs, Sling, Verizon’s +play, Xbox, Xfinity, YouTube and YouTube TV.

GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and presentations and hundreds of titles to watch On Demand. The new subscription streaming service is the home of award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian music concerts, specials and series. Gaither Music reached over 2 billion audio and video streams in 2022.

AspireTV+ is a new subscription video on demand streaming service that promises to be the ultimate destination for Black culture and urban lifestyle. Powered by aspireTV, aspireTV+ will deliver an unparalleled viewing experience. With dynamic and engaging content, this streaming destination will feature a wide range of lifestyle entertainment to keep viewers connected to the culture. From fashion and beauty to food and travel, aspireTV+ will offer a fresh and exciting perspective on modern urban life. The streaming service will showcase a diverse selection of movies, series, independent films, documentaries and more that highlight stories and experiences of Black audiences. #Seeyourselfhere
AspireTV+ will be available in fourth quarter.

On April 22, 2023, Jeff & Sheri Easter received the Key to the City of Mount Airy, NC from Mayor Jon Cawley during the Inaugural Easter Brothers Hometown Festival held at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

The award was presented to the legendary duo in recognition of their contribution to the music industry and their unwavering support for their hometown of Mount Airy.

The Easter Brothers, a renowned family gospel group, have their roots deeply embedded in Mount Airy.

During the presentation, Mayor Jon Cawley stated, “Mount Airy, NC has been the home place to our share of famous entertainers such as Andy Griffith, Donna Fargo, and of course, the Easter Brothers. Jeff Easter has never forgotten his hometown and Jeff & Sheri Easter have continually sung the praises of Mount Airy, NC as they traveled the world. It was my honor to present Jeff and Sheri Easter a Key to the City as two of Mount Airy’s finest ambassadors.”

The Easter Brothers Hometown Festival celebrated the legacy of The Easter Brothers and featured live performances from various artists, food trucks, and activities for families.

Jeff Easter was thrilled to be a part of the festival and shared his excitement about the recognition. “Sheri and I were so honored to host the first annual Easter Brothers Hometown Festival! I’m so proud of my dad and his two brothers and the legacy they left. I’m so grateful for Mayor Jon Cawley. To be given the key to the city of my hometown, Mount Airy, North Carolina is a great honor, I am truly overwhelmed!”

The Key to the City is an honor given to distinguished individuals in recognition of their contribution to society or their hometown. Jeff & Sheri Easter were thrilled to receive this prestigious award, and they plan to continue to be ambassadors for Mount Airy, NC, and spread their love for gospel music to audiences worldwide.

Evan Craft, one of the most successful crossover artists in Latin music history and premium LIVE event and On Demand platform HITKOR, today announced an all-new, global live streaming special “En Vivo!” The Latin contemporary worship singer and songwriter is a Dove Award-winning artist and Christian radio sensation with more than 1.6 billion career streams and six million social media followers.

Craft will showcase his impressive songwriting and vocal skills on the HITKOR stage May 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PDT); all-access to red carpet festivities begins at 6:00 p.m. Presented by HITKOR’s charitable arm, HITKOR Kares, “En Vivo!” will be broadcast to more than 30 countries with proceeds benefiting Hope the Mission (formerly Hope of the Valley), one of the nation’s largest charity organizations based in Los Angeles that is working to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness.

LIVE tickets are $14.99 and All-Access passes are $19.99, however for this special engagement, FrontRow advanced ticket discounts are $9.99 and $14.99, respectively and are available until the day before the show (use code “EVAN” at checkout and purchase only at HITKOR.com).

“I’m committed to making a difference in a hurting world and using HITKOR’s premium live streaming platform, we can maximize our reach to fans around the world and in turn increase our contributions to a good cause,” says Craft, who records his musical projects in English and Spanish. “My fans can look forward to a one-of-a-kind evening featuring an all-star band and some very special guests. Plus, you’re helping me raise money for a very timely and important cause,” he says.

“Evan’s passion and authenticity coupled with his exceptional songwriting and singing have catapulted him to the top of the charts and we are ecstatic to welcome him into the HITKOR family,” says Russ Miller, CEO of HITKOR. “Evan also shares in our passion to raise awareness around good causes and with HITKOR Kares, we’re excited to team up with Evan for this important cause.”

“Evan Craft is not only a gifted singer, musician and songwriter whose music inspires millions around the world, he is also a true servant leader with a heart of sincere compassion for those most marginalized in our community,” says Ken Craft, CEO of Hope the Mission. “For the past four years, Evan has donated his time and talent to host a Christian Concert called Mi Casa, now Hope the Concert, where 100% of the proceeds have gone to Hope the Mission.  Because of his generous efforts, we have been able to open new shelters and provide life giving services to those in need in Los Angeles.”

Craft’s singles “Be Alright” and “Desesperado” have seen huge success hitting #1 and #14 on Christian radio, respectively; “Be Alright” was nominated for song of the year at the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The latest radio single “Fight On My Knees” entered the Top 25 on the Billboard AC chart with new adds weekly. Craft provided direct support for the Glory Nights Tour featuring KB in fall 2022. Craft has a number of collaborations under his belt including KB (“Be Alright Remix”), Christine D’Clario (“Healer”), Pat Barrett (“Same Spirit”), Miel San Marcos (“Looks Like Heaven”) and Ke’Erron (“Fix My Eyes” / “You Keep Hope Alive”).

On April 28, 2023, Canadian singer-songwriter Cory M. Coons released his latest single “Another Lonely Heart.” The new single is part of his retrospective album “Across The Great Divide,” which showcases the best of Coons’ roots rock-style music from the past decade.

“Another Lonely Heart” is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the division of people, based upon their beliefs and dogmatic practices.

Another Lonely Heart – Cory M. Coons

“Another Lonely Heart” is just the latest example of Cory M. Coons’ exceptional talent and passion for making music that connects with people on a deep emotional level. Fans of roots rock and singer-songwriter music are sure to be moved by Coons’ new single and the rest of the tracks on this album.

ABOUT CORY M. COONS: 

Cory M. Coons is a professional independent performer, musician and award-winning songwriter from Eastern Ontario, Canada, just south of Ottawa. With over 30 years of experience in music, traveling and performing in popular cover bands through the 90’s in both Ontario and the United States in high-energy acts such as “Heads Or Tales”, as well as the band “U.S”, (which toured the South Eastern US in 98′). Then later formed his own Classic-Melodic Rock band “Tycoons”, releasing two independent recordings and performing throughout Eastern Ontario, Northern NY State, and Quebec in the 2000’s.

Cory has amassed more than 300,000 plays on Spotify for his melodic brand of roots-flavored rock. His work with legendary record producer Ron Nevison, has earned him industry recognition from the Los Angeles Music Awards, the Producer’s Choice Honors, The Josie Music Awards, International Singer-Songwriter Association and the Radio Music Awards, among others. With a catalog that boasts several critically-acclaimed full length albums and EPs, as well as a handful of well-received singles since 2004′.

In recent years he released the album “The Long Road Home” in 2018, produced by Multi-Platinum Veteran Music Producer Ron Nevison, (Heart, Bad Company, Damn Yankees, Survivor, Styx, Night Ranger). The album was nominated in 2019 for “Male Album Of The Year” at the “Josie Music Awards”, and he as well had 4 nominations at the 2020 JMA’s, 3 more in 2021, and was nominated at the 2022 JMA event again in two categories, “E.p of the Year”, & “Single of the Year” (Americana) for his song Freedom Road. Cory also earned a nomination at the 2021 “International Singer Songwriter Association” (ISSA) Awards in 2021 for “International Male Vocalist of the Year.” http://www.corymcoons.com