Six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant revisits her critically acclaimed 1997 album, Behind The Eyes, exactly 25 years to the day of its original release, with a very special project: Behind The Eyes (25^th Anniversary Expanded Edition). Featuring the twelve tracks from the original album completely remastered, plus 18 bonus tracks, b-sides, demos and two brand new reimagined tracks by producer Keith Thomas, the album is available digitally as well as a triple-vinyl package with expansive narratives from Amy and producers Keith Thomas and Wayne Kirkpatrick (track listing below).  For a limited time, the vinyl package will also be signed and numbered by Amy.

“Snapshots of life…that’s what these songs are,” Grant recalls.  “Rediscovering so many unreleased tracks was like finding an old roll of undeveloped film 25 years after taking the pictures!”

Twenty-five years ago, Amy Grant released one of her most critically acclaimed albums, Behind The Eyes.  The album was a landmark release showcasing the singer-songwriter side of Amy and was one of the most honest and vulnerable grouping of songs in her award-winning catalog. Behind The Eyes was Grant’s twelfth studio album and upon release, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Christian albums chart and No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two top 10 hits with “Takes A Little Time” and “Like I Love You”.  2022 marks the first time the original album and the 18 bonus tracks will be available on vinyl.

In support of the anniversary of the Behind The Eyes, Amy will launch a 25 city tour in September/October and each night will include several songs from the project.  Dates will be announced soon with all details available at amygrant.com.

In an early holiday present to listeners, GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Switchfoot has announced a new Christmas album and tour coming this year.

The this is our Christmas album is slated to drop on November 4th with more details expected soon. A tour of the same name is set to launch on November 26th with a concert in Knoxville, TN and run through December 18th with a final show in Mesa, AZ. General public on-sale for the tour is set for Friday, September 9th at 12 noon local timezone.

Stay tuned for more details.

Worship leader Phil Wickham has released a brand new Christmas song for the church that is available now. The song, “BEHOLD (ft. Anne Wilson),” will bring worship into the holiday season.

“What a joy it is to release my new Christmas single ‘BEHOLD,’” shares Phil Wickham. “I love how this song balances both new and familiar Christmas lyrics, and I can’t wait to sing this one with the church.”

Wickham is known not only for his countless songs sung in churches around the world including his RIAA Platinum-certified song, “This Is Amazing Grace,” but for his inspiring Christmas music. He’s released several Christmas projects including the most recent releases: Christmas: Acoustic Sessions (2020) and Christmas (2019).

Celebrating Christ’s birth this season, Wickham will head out on a special holiday tour in December. BEHOLD Christmas Nights features special guest Anne Wilson and Brandon Lake (on December 10th). The west coast tour will be held in Sacramento, Las Vegas, Anaheim, and San Diego, which sold out within 72 hours of being on sale, for a special night of seasonal celebration. Presented by Transparent Productions, tickets are currently on sale at the links below.

Wickham continues, “I wrote ‘BEHOLD’ last Christmas season, and I knew that I wanted someone to join me in singing it. When I heard her song on the radio, “My Jesus,” I knew I had to have Anne sing with me. Thanks to the very talented Anne Wilson for joining me on it. It is going to be so special to do these Christmas shows with her. They are going to be powerful!”

BEHOLD CHRISTMAS TOUR DATES:

Thursday, December 8 — Capital Christian Center — Sacramento, CA – with Anne Wilson

Friday, December 9 — Central Church — Henderson, NV – with Anne Wilson

Saturday, December 10 — Honda Center — Anaheim, CA – with Anne Wilson and Brandon Lake 

Sunday, December 11 — Maranatha Chapel — San Diego, CA  – with Anne Wilson SOLD OUT

Five-time Grammy nominated artist Matthew West releases his sixth book, “The God Who Stays” – out today. Published by ‎W. Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, the new book is an engaging and thoughtful exploration, balanced with West’s trademark wit and humor, that helps us reconnect to the Biblical truth that God is with us. In his most personal book to date, West was inspired by the dramatic events of 2020 to go on a spiritual journey of rediscovery and revival inspired by the words of his hit song “The God Who Stays.” For more information visit matthewwest.com/thegodwhostays. To celebrate the release, the storyteller will be participating in a LiveSigning tonight at 6pm CT where fans can hear their questions get answered and watch their copies being autographed. “The God Who Stays” is available HERE.

West will also be bringing his stories and music to life on the road for AN EVENING AT THE STORY HOUSE WITH MATTHEW WEST tour with special guest Katy Nichole. It will kick off on November 3 in Kingsport, TN. For dates and ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.

“With ‘The God Who Stays,’ I wrote the book that I needed,” shares West. “During a time of extreme isolation when our lives were dominated by words like ‘separation,’ and ‘social distancing,’ this book served as a chapter by chapter reminder of the spiritual closeness I can experience in my life moment by moment. I laughed and I cried as I poured out my heart on these pages and I hope that all who read it will reach the end saying, “I needed that reminder of the God who stays too.”

West’s current single “Me On Your Mind” is his most recent number one song, spending 6 weeks atop the Mediabase Christian Airplay and graces the top the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for the fifth week. It marks West’s 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter. He recently released a reimagined duet version featuring Anne Wilson’s striking vocals which are a natural addition to the song as she also served as a co-writer on the track with West and Jeff Pardo. The accompanying video depicts West and Wilson as adults looking back at their younger selves and praising God for his constant presence in their lives. In the end, they come together to worship with West on piano and backed by a soulful choir.

The “well-rounded songwriter” (Billboard), is also set to take the stage at the Nashville Songwriter Awards (NSAI) on September 20 performing alongside artists such as Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes, Babyface and more. West is among the top nominee earners for the GMA Dove Awards with a total of seven – including Songwriter of the Year. The awards will take place in Nashville, TN on October 18. The genre hitmaker is the reigning ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year, his fourth time with this honor in his career. In addition to his several RIAA Gold-certified and Platinum singles, fans can hear him on “The Matthew West Podcast” which just surpassed an impressive 2.5 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network.

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin as the hosts for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

“So honored to be a part of Christian and Gospel music‘s biggest night,” says Erica Campbell. “Let’s bring healing to this broken world, and encourage us all in the process to keep sharing the gospel! I’m so excited to host this year’s Dove Awards alongside Chris Tomlin. This is going to be great!”

“What an honor it is to co-host this years Dove Awards alongside Erica Campbell,” shared Chris. “I have been fortunate enough to attend the Doves for many years and each time I am reminded of the power of a song. I have always said songs are like arrows out of a bow…. you never know how far they will go, how far they will reach, and how God is going to use them and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to celebrate not only the incredible artists, but also all the writers, producers, musicians, and teams that work passionately to create something that truly has an eternal impact.”

Erica Campbell (half of the gospel duo Mary Mary) is a multi-platinum artist, TV personality and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell. She is a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist with 16 Stellar Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, two American Music Awards, four Soul Train Awards and 13 Dove Awards.

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Chris Tomlin, heralded as the “most often sung artist in the world” by TIME magazine, has inspired and uplifted an entire generation of believers. He has 17 #1 singles, has sold 12 million albums with 5.6 Billion career streams, won a GRAMMY, three Billboard Music Awards and 27 Dove Awards.

A limited number of tickets are still available. Music City Fan Experience tickets are also available – an unforgettable, multi-day Nashville get-a-way that includes tickets to the Dove Awards.

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager. For the complete list of nominees, visit dovewards.com.

Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) announces the pre-order of, Love, Evvie McKinney, the highly anticipated full-length album from, “The Four: Battle for Stardomon FOX,” season one winner, Evvie McKinney. McKinney’s debut album Love, Evvie McKinney, is available for pre-order here. Additionally, a brand-new track, “This House” is available for purchase and streaming today. 

McKinney’s 2020 debut single, “Bring the Whole Hood,” (co-written with her musical mentor, pop icon Meghan Trainor), showcased the emerging star’s powerhouse vocals and solidified her as “one to watch.” McKinney’s second single, “Just Like God” blends together genres of soul, rock, R&B, and gospel to create a unique sound that beautifully showcases Evvie’s range and musicality. “Just Like God,” reached number one on the Billboard Gospel National Airplay chart in 2022. The buzzworthy track, “Church,” is available now and its accompanying brand-new video is available for viewing here exclusively on BET.com. 

McKinney previously shared with Billboard, “I wrote ‘Just Like God’ to express my heart: While I try never to be surprised by what God does, I want to always remain in awe of him doing it…”

Influenced by the fabled and fertile Memphis music scene, Evvie McKinney’s unique merging of good ol’ gospel vibes, current pop sensibility, and deep-rooted soul has her perfectly positioned for international acclaim. In 2018, she competed and won in the inaugural season of The Four: Battle for Stardom on FOX. In 2022, she co-hosted the 37^th Stellar Gospel Music Awards pre-show alongside Pastor Mike Jr. The 37^th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is currently running in broadcast syndication and online. Part one of the 37^th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is available for viewing now at TheStellarAwards.com.

Follow Evvie McKinney on social media by using the handle @Evvie_Music.

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The organizers of Sparkle Talent Hunt call for entry for her season three edition.

It is our pleasure to announce our unique vision of the year, the Sparkle Talent Hunt – A Gospel Music Reality TV Show. It is a vision given to our parent organization (Diadem Multimedia-Tech International Limited) to raise music minstrels and empower them to glorify His Holy Name worldwide.

Sparkle Talent hunt is a gospel focused Gospel Music Reality TV program created to cater for the needs of spirited and vocally talented Nigerian Youths with a passion for God who seek a platform to spread the Word of God through music. Regional auditions will take place in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt respectively.

Vision: Raising Minstrels and gifted Psalmists set apart as a colt that God’s presence will ride upon and be honoured in return. “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying that colt?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it.” – Luke 19:30-31.

Since its commencement in 2020, lots of vibrant young music ministers have been discovered, encouraged and empowered towards their God’s given assignment and anointing.

To apply, interested contestants are advised to read the Sparkle Talent Hunt guidelines before filling out the online submission form at: www.sparkletalenthunt.com

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GRAMMY award-winning collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin announce a 14-date extension to their massive coast-to-coast KINGDOM arena tour. Over the past few months, the two acts have been shattering records with more than 10,000 fans in attendance each night, selling out venues like Crypto.com Arena, and consistently landing in the Top 10 of all tours on Pollstar. Produced by Live Nation and Undivided Touring, the new dates include shows at Barclays Center (NYC), TD Garden (Boston), State Farm Arena (ATL), and more. For full tour routing, please see below.

Presales for tickets begin on September 6th starting at 10am ET with tickets available to the general public on September 9th starting at 10am local time on Ticketmaster.com. 

“Having 13,000 people in a room worshiping and encountering God together feels like the good old days” says co-founder & CEO of Maverick City Tony Brown. “It’s something unspeakable. These rooms are a representation of what church looks like, all nations and backgrounds coming together to love God and one another.”

2022 is the year of Maverick City Music. Following the group’s recent GRAMMY win and historic mainstage performance, the record-breaking collective has been on a magnificent rise. Since then, they’ve performed mainstage at the BET Awards, and also alongside Diddy and Faith Evans, joined NPR’s Tiny Desk, and The View. Last month, they appeared on the TODAY Show for a performance and interview.

‘KINGDOM TOUR’ 

Thurs., Nov. 3 | Barclays | New York City, NY 

Fri., Nov. 4 | Bridgeport Arena | Bridgeport, CT 

Sat., Nov. 5 | Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, PA 

Sun., Nov. 6 | TD Garden | Boston, MA

Tues., Nov. 8 |Eaglebank Arena | Fairfax, VA 

Thurs., Nov. 10 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indianapolis, IN 

Fri., Nov. 11 | KFC Yum! Center | Louisville, KY 

Sun., Nov. 13 | Heritage Bank Center | Cincinnati, OH 

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

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Earlier this spring Awakening Foundation announced Zach Williams Fall ’22 Tour. The 36 major market tour from the multi-GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award® winning artist and songwriter kicks off on September 14 and runs through November 20, hitting New York City, Colorado Springs, Baton Rouge, Phoenix, and Austin, and will feature special guest Ben Fuller.

It was also just announced that a special ticket offer is now in effect. A limited amount of tickets are currently available for only $18. Be sure to click HERE for more information.

Additionally, Williams’ fall tour will offer something even more special than ever before for VIP ticket holders. In partnership with the Salvation Army, for every VIP ticket sold, a food box will be given to a family in need in the community, providing enough meals to feed a family of four for an entire week.

• One (1) entry to pre-show VIP Eat & Greet full-course gourmet dinner prepared by Napa Valley, CA-based professional Chef Paul Fields
• The opportunity to meet Zach Williams and get a photo*
• Premium concert seating
• Early access to shopping at the merch table
• A commemorative VIP tour laminate and gift bag

Enjoy an amazing meal while also making a difference in your local community. This is a very limited offer and additional specifications apply. Visit HERE for more information.

Concertgoers will get to hear Williams’ hit singles along with new songs from his upcoming album, A Hundred Highways, releasing September 30. “This fall, we’re gearing up for the biggest tour we have ever done,” Williams exclaims. “Every song, album, and show I’ve done has led me to this moment. I’m bringing my good friend Ben Fuller along and we will tell our stories and sing songs about grace and redemption while playing brand new music and old favorites. Come and see what Jesus is doing this year at the Fall 22’ Tour with us!”

Concert tickets for the “Tomlin UNITED Tour” launching on November 3 in Knoxville, Tenn. are available TODAY at TomlinUNITED.com.

Multi-platinum selling and multi-award-winning artists Chris Tomlin and UNITED will launch the third leg of their highly successful ‘Top 10 Worldwide Tour’ (Pollstar) as they continue to welcome thousands of worshippers each night to one of the biggest Christian concert events of 2022. The fall leg will visit a dozen major cities across the U.S. including St. Louis, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Charlotte and more. Music critics claimed the “Tomlin UNITED Tour” was ‘more than a concert- it was a worship experience for the performers and audience’ and ‘many were so overcome by the music they were brought to tears. The outpouring of emotion was awesome to witness.’

“Something powerful happens when we come together, all the streams of the church, to worship in Unity and One voice… it’s more than a concert, it’s an opportunity for us to join in the eternal praise,” shared Chris. “My prayer and belief for these nights with United is that everyone in the building, myself, the attendees, the musicians, the crew, each person working at the venue – everyone – is met by God right where they are in life and has an encounter that reminds us of the hope we all have in Him.”

“In light of what our world has collectively been through in the last couple of years and the journey we have personally been through, being able to gather and worship together has been something that has brought much joy and encouragement,” shared Jonathon Douglass of UNITED. “That’s why we are so looking forward to continuing the journey of this tour to share and experience who God is and how he is present with each and every one of us right now! We look forward with great expectation to these nights with a great faith that God is going to move in our lives and bring joy and encouragement personally to everyone who joins with us!”

With a combined hope that this tour will help reunite the church, Tomlin and UNITED remained focused on launching the tour throughout an 18-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Productions is the national tour promoter and World Vision will serve as the tour sponsor.

On September 9, Chris will release his next full-length project, Always. The title track was released to Christian radio this spring and made its live debut on the “Tomlin UNITED Tour” earlier this year. The official live video for “Always” was filmed live from Chris’ annual “Good Friday Nashville” concert event and premiered exclusively with Facebook.

UNITED released their new full-length studio album earlier this spring, Are We There Yet?

“Tomlin UNITED Tour”

• 11-3     Knoxville, TN            Thompson-Boling Arena
• 11-4     Lexington, KY           Rupp Arena
• 11-5     St. Louis, MO            Chaifetz Arena
• 11-9     Seattle, WA                Angel of the Winds Arena
• 11-10   Boise, ID                     ExtraMile Arena
• 11-11   Salt Lake City, UT    Maverick Center
• 11-12   Loveland, CO            Budweiser Events Center
• 11-14   Tulsa, OK                  BOK Center
• 11-15   Wichita, KS               INTRUST Bank Arena
• 11-16   Des Moines, IA          Wells Fargo Arena
• 11-18   Indianapolis, IN        Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• 11-20   Charlotte, NC            Spectrum Center