Congratulations to TRIBL recording artist Maverick City Music, who has earned fivenominations for the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Maverick City Music earned nominations in both the Gospel and Contemporary Christian Categories – and double nods in Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song (full list of nominations below).

In 2022, the group won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. At that show, Maverick City Music became the first in the genre in more than two decades to perform during the televised ceremony. Watch here.

“Today’s nominations celebrate the genre-blending collaborations from artists and musicians across inspirational music and beyond,” says Stephanie Valcarcel, President of TRIBL Records. “We’re honored to be a part of it and to continue pushing our music to new heights.”

“Everything about this project broke the mold for what ‘success’ is supposed to look and feel like. We recorded this record, Kingdom, with our dear brother Kirk Franklin, during one of the largest prison gatherings in American history. ⁣We decided to go behind bars to not just highlight the pain of mass incarceration, but to demonstrate God’s love in a way that you don’t see very often,” shares Maverick City Music co-founders & GRAMMY Award-winning producers and songwriters, Tony Brown and Jonathan “JJ” Jay.

“Of course we want to thank Kirk, our entire team, the staff and residents at Everglades correctional facility, Wardens Colon and Siegler, Tribl Records, and RCA Inspiration,” they continue. “And, we have to thank all of our fans and supporters. To God be the glory.”

The collective recently kicked off the second leg of their box-office record-shattering ‘Kingdom Tour’ with Kirk Franklin at a sold out Barclays Center in New York City. The trek, which has consistently appeared in the Top 10 on Pollstar’s Live75 list, continues tonight (11.15) with a show in their hometown at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, before heading to South Carolina, Florida and more to end the year.

Best Gospel Performance/Song

“Kingdom” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Fear Is Not My Future” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin

“God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)” – Crowder & Dante Bowe Featuring Maverick City Music

Best Gospel Album

Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Breathe – Maverick City Music

Kingdom Tour Dates:

Tues., Nov. 15 | State Farm Arena | Atlanta, GA

Wed., Nov. 16 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Greenville, SC

Thurs., Nov. 17 | Vyster Veterans Memorial Arena | Jacksonville, FL

Fri., Nov. 18 | FLA Live Arena | Sunrise, FL

Sun., Nov. 20 | UNO Lakefront Arena | New Orleans, LA

Tues., Nov. 22 | Moody Center | Austin, TX

Maverick City Music is managed by Undivided Entertainment, which is led by Norman Gyamfi and Walter Thomas. The collective’s team includes Anthony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Brandon Lake and Maryanne George, and their label home is Tribl Records, where day-to-day contacts for the group are Leonard Brooks and Stephanie Valcarcel. Shore Fire Media handles PR representation.

Capitol Christian Music Group artist and songwriter Anne Wilson is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards for her debut album My Jesus. The GRAMMY Awards will air live Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles – broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount +. The nomination marks Wilson’s first recognition by the Recording Academy, after a monumental year for the new artist.

“I’m truly blown away that I’ve been nominated for a GRAMMY,” shares Wilson. “Words fail to describe my gratitude for all God has done and is doing through my life. I can’t help but wonder if my brother in Heaven is getting to see all of this. This is surreal and I’m beyond thankful. All glory and honor to the name above ALL names, Jesus.”

After first discovering her voice while singing at her brother’s funeral in 2017, Wilson’s debut chartbreaker “My Jesus” served as her warm introduction to fans in early 2021. Co-written by Wilson alongside Jeff Pardo and Matthew West, the “deeply personal breakout ballad” (Billboard) catapulted Wilson to mainstream success – making her the first female soloist to top Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart with a debut single since the chart’s launch in 2003. The RIAA Gold Certified single helped Wilson secure a nomination for Favorite Inspirational Artist at the upcoming American Music Awards airing live from Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC.

The follow up to her introductory track was her now GRAMMY nominated 15-song debut album, My Jesus, which wasreleased on April 22, 2022, amassing 400M streams. As the biggest debut album by a CCMG artist in over 15 years, the “soul-touching record” (CMT) reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian & Gospel Albums and the Top 200 Christian and Gospel charts. Project highlights include “Sunday Sermons,” “Something About That Name” and “Mamas (with Hillary Scott),” garnering critical acclaim from the industry and media alike.

Wilson’s first GRAMMY nomination comes on the heels of the 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards, where she took home two awards for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for her breakthrough single “My Jesus.” 2022 also saw wins for Wilson at the K-LOVE Fan Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Breakout Single, once again for “My Jesus.”

Earlier this month, Wilson surprised fans with her six-track Christmas project, featuring title-track “The Manger (with Josh Turner).” Furthering her year of record-breaking firsts, the artist with “unmistakable strength and unique country flair” (American Songwriter) released her first book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope from Thomas Nelson on Oct. 25. Drawing from her personal experiences of tragedy and loss, Wilson shares her detailed path to healing in this book that she hopes will help those going through similar experiences.

You can catch Wilson live on tour opening as direct support for Casting Crowns this fall, and Phil Wickam later this year. For dates and more information, visit www.annewilsonofficial.com

Congratulations to sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG artist Crowder, who has been nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song (Crowder & Dante Bowe Featuring Maverick City Music – “God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)“) at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards. This marks Crowder’s fourth career nomination.

Crowder will headline this year’s K-LOVE Christmas Tour, which kicks off on Wednesday, November 30th in Memphis, TN, performing songs from his recently released holiday album, ‘Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas‘ (10.21 via sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG). Fans can purchase tickets at crowdermusic.com.

Additionally, the four-time GRAMMY nominee will hit the Grand Ole Opry stage on Friday, December 16th, where he’ll be joined by Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs for a performance of their new, bluegrass-infused version of the holiday classic “Go Tell It On The Mountain.” For tickets and more information, visit the Grand Ole Opry website here.

CROWDER ON TOUR

Weds., Nov. 30 | Cannon Center for the Performing Arts | Memphis, TN

Thurs., Dec. 1 | Montgomery Performing Arts Centre | Montgomery, AL

Sun., Dec. 4 | The Criterion | Oklahoma City, OK

Mon., Dec. 5 | Kiva Auditorium | Albuquerque, NM

Thurs., Dec. 8 | Buell Theatre | Denver, CO

Sat., Dec. 10 | Orpheum Theatre | Omaha, NE

Sun., Dec. 11 | Riverside Theater | Milwaukee, WI

Fri., Dec. 16 | Grand Ole Opry | Nashville, TN

Nominations for The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy. The nominations showcase some of the most gifted music makers of the past awards year in 27 Fields and 91 Categories. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY is voted on by the Recording Academy’s membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers.

Nominations in the Contemporary Christian music and Gospel field are below. The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sun, Feb. 5, 2023, and will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)” – Crowder featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music
“So Good” – DOE
“For God Is With Us” –  for KING & COUNTRY & Hillary Scott
“Fear Is Not My Future” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
“Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
“Hymn Of Heaven (Radio Version)” – Phil Wickham

Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Positive” – Erica Campbell
“When I Pray” – DOE
“Kingdom” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
“The Better Benediction” – PJ Morton featuring Zacardi Cortez, Gene Moore, Samoht, Tim Rogers & Darrel Walls
“Get Up” – Tye Tribbett

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Lion – Elevation Worship
Breathe – Maverick City Music
Life After Death – TobyMac
Always – Chris Tomlin
My Jesus – Anne Wilson

Best Gospel Album
Die To Live – Maranda Curtis
Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) – Ricky Dillard
Clarity – DOE
One Deluxe – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
All Things New – Tye Tribbett

Best Roots Gospel Album
Let’s Just Praise The Lord – Gaither Vocal Band
Confessio: Irish American Roots – Keith & Kristyn Getty
The Willie Nelson Family – Willie Nelson
2:22 – Karen Peck & New River
The Urban Hymnal – Tennessee State University Marching Band

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is celebrating 21 nominations for the 65th GRAMMY Awards.  Announced today, these nominations encompass nods across all divisions of the company, including Capitol Christian Label Group, Publishing, Motown Gospel and Commercial Partnerships.  The Recording Academy will present the The 65th GRAMMY Awards live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 5, from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

“Big congratulations to our artists, writers and partners on their GRAMMY nominations.” says CCMG Co-President Brad O’Donnell. “We are so proud and honored to work with each of you and celebrate this well-deserved recognition.”

“We are so privileged to partner with the artists and writers we represent at Capitol CMG,” adds CCMG Co-President Hudson Plachy.  “We join with the Recording Academy in celebrating the nominations and continue to be grateful for the opportunity to create with, support and stand beside such incredible talent.”

2022 Capitol Christian Label Group, Publishing, Motown Gospel, and Commercial Partnership GRAMMY Award Nominations-

Category 32 – Best Improvised Jazz Solo 

“Call of the Drum”

Marcus Baylor, Soloist

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel/Be A Light)

Category 33 – Best Jazz Vocal Album –

The Evening: Live At Apparatus

The Baylor Project

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel/Be A Light)

Category 37 – Best Gospel Performance/Song

“Get Up”

Tye Tribbett; Brandon Jones, Christopher Michael Stevens, Thaddaeus Tribbett and

Tye Tribbett, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel/Tye Tribbett Worldwide)

Category 37 – Best Gospel Performance/Song 

“Kingdom”

Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore

& Jacob Poole, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Publishing)

Category 37 – Best Gospel Performance/Song

“The Better Benediction”

PJ Morton Featuring Zacardi Cortez, Gene Moore, Samoht, Tim Rogers & Darrel Walls; PJ Morton, songwriter

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel) 

Category 38 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Holy Forever”

Chris Tomlin; Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Chris Tomlin & Phil

Wickham, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Label/Publishing)

Category 38 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)

Crowder featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music; Dante Bowe, David Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Label/Publishing)

Category 38 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Fear Is Not My Future”

Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Nicole Hannel, Jonathan Jay,

Brandon Lake and Hannah Shackelford, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Publishing)

Category 38 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Hymn of Heaven”

Phil Wickham; Chris Davenport, Bill Johnson, Brian Johnson, and Phil Wickham, songwriters

Capitol Christian Music Group (Publishing)

Category 39 – Best Gospel Album

Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live)

Ricky Dillard

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel)

Category 39 – Best Gospel Album

All Things New

Tye Tribbett

Capitol Christian Music Group (Motown Gospel/Tye Tribbett Worldwide)

Category 40 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

My Jesus

Anne Wilson

Capitol Christian Music Group (Label/Publishing)

Category 40 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Always

Chris Tomlin

Capitol Christian Music Group (Label/Publishing)

Category 40 – Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Life After Death

TobyMac

Capitol Christian Music Group (Label/Publishing)

Category 41 – Best Roots Gospel Album

Let’s Just Praise The Lord

Gaither Vocal Band

Capitol Christian Music Group (Commercial Partnerships)

Category 41 – Best Roots Gospel Album

Confessio – Irish American Roots

Keith & Kristyn Getty

Capitol Christian Music Group (Commercial Partnerships)

Multi-Grammy Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY received a 2023 nomination for the upcoming 65^th Grammy with Hillary Scott of Lady A for their recently released song, “For God Is With Us”. The single is up for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for the award show that will take place on February 5 and marks the seventh Grammy nomination of their career (with four wins).

FOR KING + COUNTRY is also nominated for “Favorite Inspirational Artist” for this year’s American Music Awards which takes place next Sunday, November 20; and received a Billboard Award nomination for “Top Christian Artist,” in addition to three Dove Awards wins this year for their latest album, “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?”  The album debuted earlier this year in the Top 10 (#7) on the Billboard 200.

FOR KING + COUNTRY will embark on their 14-city “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2022 TOUR EXPERIENCE” on November 26, which kicks off in Kansas City, MO at T-Mobile Center and continues through December 19, when they will perform at the Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Order tickets HERE.

They also recently announced their upcoming 2023 “What Are We Waiting For?  The Tour Part II” in which the U.S. and Canadian tour will kick off on March 25, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii and will continue through May 31 in Vancouver, BC.  Order tickets HERE.

Keith and Kristyn Getty, the world’s foremost contemporary hymn writers and performers, earned their first Grammy nomination yesterday when their album, Confessio – Irish American Roots, was officially nominated for Best Roots Gospel Album.

“We made this album when we were home with our daughters in Northern Ireland during Covid,” said Keith and Kristyn Getty. “It was our love letter to the land of our birth: the place that gave the origins and the meaning to why we write hymns, from its first hymn writer St. Patrick and his ‘Confession,’ to ‘Be Thou My Vision,’ to our own journey writing ‘In Christ Alone’ and other modern hymns. We are honored by this –our first– Grammy nomination and we hope the project shines a greater light on the Christian heritage of the West, the importance of hymn singing, and the irresistible beauty of the Lord Jesus.”

The 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 5, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, and it will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET / 5-8:30 p.m. PT+. The Best Roots Gospel Album category is for albums containing greater than 50% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings. The Gettys are nominate along with Willie Nelson, the Gaither Vocal Band, Karen Peck & New River, and the Tennessee State University Marching Band.

Confessio – Irish American Roots, was recorded on the North Coast of Ireland during the pandemic. The album traces the Gettys’ journey back to their native homeland to explore the connection between Ireland’s enduring faith music heritage and its legacy in America. The album showcases 15 modern and timeless hymns, highlighting traditional Irish melodies and instrumentation, while also featuring performances by a musically diverse array of stellar guests including multiple Grammy-winning artists such as Alison Krauss and Kirk Whalum, and bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs.

(Chicago, IL) Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award nominated songwriter, choir master, producer and worship leader/clinician Joe Pace took to social media over the weekend to announce the release of his new single, “All Things Are Working” via his imprint Pace Group Music in conjunction with UAMG/The Orchard/New Day. 

 In a career that spans over two decades resulting in 19 full length albums and well over 500,000 units in sales, Pace has written and produced chart topping hits that not only continue to generate sales, streams and airplay on gospel radio stations around the country and internationally, but are used in churches on a weekly basis.  His treasure trove of songs include “Watch God Move,” “We Worship You”,  “I Will Bless The Lord At All Times”, “Speak Life”, “Shake The Foundation”, “Glad About It” and “High and Lifted Up”, just to name a few. This legend’s songs have inspired millions and helped to define the sound of the church, rightfully earning him the distinction of being an architect of the rich and authentic choir sound…

 Pace’s new single continues this rich legacy as  he draws inspiration from scripture as the basis for “All Things Are Working”, the initial offering from his forthcoming CD.  Pace enlists help from riveting soul singer Callie Day to bring a timely message of hope, help and encouragement to the listening audience. The song will be released on all digital outlets and streaming platforms on Friday, November 18th.  

Plans are underway for a promotional radio tour as well as dates in cities across the country promoting the release.

Stay connected with Joe Pace via social media outlets

Facebook – Official Joe Pace

Twitter – @OfficialJoePace

IG – OfficiallyJoePace

Seasoned praise and worship leader from Nigeria, Minister Bose Adekunle who has a strong desire to use her musical career to spread inspirational messages to others, is set to hold a concert themed, “Praise The Covenant Keeping God”.

In addition, she will also release her seventh album and premiere “MO’N POSI”, a new music video.

The convener of the praise event with the theme: Praise the Covenant-Keeping God, says that Words are not enough to express her gratitude to the king of Kings for his endless Love, mercy and kindness upon her life. God is too faithful to fail;

“The idea of this concert was brought to reality through the mindset of praising God in a different dimension, because God has been good to us in different ways and all we have to offer back in appreciation is to praise him ( GOD), he inhabits the praises of his children”, she added.

On stage, there will be powerful ministers and men of God performing live  Esther Oloruyomi, Irewole Ategbe, Beejay Sax, Chigozie Wisdom, and Eben.

Venue: My Father’s House, Victory Chapel of the RCCG (Lagos Province 21 Headquarters).

Date: November 20, 2022, on a Sunday.

Time: 3:00 PM

Jewelry artist Megan-Marie is known for exclusive and artfully crafted jewelry collections. She has launched her “Althea Collection” of luxury 14K gold chains.

Every chain in this collection was handcrafted by me…The part that I love most, though, is that these chains are made to be individualized and flatter your unique body and style. ”

— Megan-Marie

Known for her luxury handcrafted gold jewelry collections, Megan-Marie is a New York-based gold jewelry artist with a strong focus on quality and artistry. Being greatly admired by her clients, her collections have sold out fast in the past. She is now back with the new luxury “Althea Collection” featuring custom luxury 14k solid gold chain designs. Taking inspiration from organic textures and shapes, the collection is meant to reinvent and modernize jewelry designs often depicted in Greek mythology. With more chain designs soon to arrive, each order is handcrafted by Megan-Marie so the jewelry can best compliment the measurements of every client.

“Every chain in this collection was handcrafted by me, which really separates them from the generic designs we see in stores and online,” says Megan-Marie. “The part that I love most, though, is that these chains are made to be individualized and flatter your unique body and style. Whether it’s a chunky bracelet, short necklace, or shiny anklet, I believe everyone can feel incredible wearing these unique, timeless chains. And I’ve got more coming!”

The “Althea Collection” features highly customizable chain designs that can be altered to each client’s demands. The collection features The Hera Chain, The Dria Chain, The Klio Chain, The Ares Chain, The Circe Chain, The Astraia Chain and The Helios Chain. “The Helios Chain was inspired by the mythological Greek god Helios, the god and personification of the sun,” Megan-Marie explains. “The chain’s organic texture is meant to resemble the glistening Mediterranean Sea on a sunny day, and, when assembled, forms a clean, modern line. My intention was for it to feel ethereal and luxurious yet casual and comfortable.”

Previous collections from the artist such as the ‘Evergreen Collection’ and the ‘Spearhead Collection’ have drawn unique aesthetic inspirations from different places and eras, while still maintaining the luxury, handcrafted quality that Megan-Marie is known for.

ABOUT MEGAN-MARIE:

Megan-Marie is a gold jewelry artist and a Doctor in Physical Therapy by degree. She is a first-generation American woman originally from the quiet suburbs of Boston. While she loved playing sports, her love for jewelry started young and evolved into a passion when she was yearning for a creative outlet in her mid-twenties.

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