Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle is performing live Tuesday, August 8 at 7 pm ET/6P CT for BMI at The Bluebird.

A few days ago, Daigle shared the newest track off her full-length self-titled album. The project’s first ten songs arrived in May, with another thirteen songs coming on September 8. All twenty-three tracks showcase the multi-faceted artist’s stunning and powerful voice, rich storytelling, and incredible musicality. The full-length album is available for pre-order.

Later this year, Daigle will embark on her highly-anticipated US arena tour – The Kaleidoscope Tour – which kicks off on September 6 in Memphis, TN. Tickets are now on sale at www.laurendaigle.com.

Spotify’s curated playlist, “New Music Friday Christian,” features “Radical Love,” the new single from singer/songwriter, worship leader, and speaker Melanie Waldman, in the Top 30 today, August 4, 2023.

“Radical Love” is the title track from Waldman’s new EP by the same name. Both the single and the EP were release today.

The EP, featuring four songs produced by Sam Hart (Aaron Shust), has dropped to all streaming services, and the single, “Radical Love,” has been released to radio (via Play MPE®).

With vignettes from throughout the Bible, Waldman’s “Radical Love” single reveals a portrait of Jesus in an anthem for believers today.

Melanie Waldman Shares ‘Radical Love’ EP

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“Jesus’s love was like nothing anyone had seen before. He showed us how to love and calls us to love God and love people above everything else,” says Waldman about the song.

“Radical Love” is like a prayer, as the chorus begins: Give us a simple faith / Reflecting Your perfect grace / Shake off these heavy chains / Swing wide the gates.

The chorus goes on to reject the lies and surrender to His will: I lay down my position / Trade in my religion / For Your radical love.

The bridge of the song compels us to both confess and trust the Spirit of the Living God: You are the living water / Your love’s overflowing / Flow like a river through me / You are the pillar of fire / Your Spirit is leading / Shine like a fire in me

Red Street Records took the 2023 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix by storm with official performances by six out of their eight rostered artists including an additional national anthem performance by CEO Jay DeMarcus alongside Jason Crabb and lead vocalist and bass player for the multi-platinum band Chicago and Generation Radio’s Jason Scheff.

Red Street opened the weekend with an upbeat, energetic set by RSR Country’s flagship artist, Ryan Griffin on Friday afternoon. Fans heard Ryan’s hit “Salt, Lime, and Tequila” as well as brand new songs off his new EP Phases, including his current climbing single “Heart to Break.” Neon Union followed Ryan with a Saturday morning show on the iHeart stage to kick off an eventful day of racing.

The duo’s Andrew Millsaps and Leo Brooks had the crowd rocking out to the party anthems and country love songs off their brand new EP Double Wide Castle Sessions.

The artists of Red Street Christian held a special takeover of The Fish Nashville stage on Sunday morning for a worship service before the races commenced. The service kicked off with Dallas-based, bi-lingual artist Iveth Luna, who led fans in the singing of “How Great Is Our God” and her current single “Just Like Jesus.”

Cade Thompson followed directly after, firing up the crowd with his rising single “Good God,” followed by the #2 charted CCM group Consumed By Fire.

Grammy-award-winning Jason Crabb closed out the service with his hit song “Good Morning Mercy,” and emcee and Red Street CEO Jay DeMarcus sent fans off for an exciting day at the races.

Label CEO Jay DeMarcus shares, “I couldn’t be more proud to have Red Street Records represented so strongly at this year’s Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Our artists absolutely crushed it, and I’m incredibly honored to have the opportunity to open the race singing the national anthem alongside my good friends Jason Crabb and Jason Scheff. What a great weekend!!”

Multi-award-winning songwriter and producer Jonathan Smith extends his partnership with Essential Music Publishing and signs a new long-term deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. Essential Music Publishing will continue to serve as Smith’s exclusive publisher within Worship and Contemporary Christian Music, and Sony Music Publishing will focus on Smith’s songwriting projects across the country music genre.

Smith, also a two-time GRAMMY Award winner, has produced and written many of today’s biggest songs, such as Worship/CCM hits “House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham, “I’m So Blessed” by CAIN, Zach Williams’ “There Was Jesus (feat. Dolly Parton)” and “Chain Breaker,” and “Glorious Day” from Passion.

“Our relationship with Jonathan started from a cold call to ask him to join a co-write, and after that day of writing led to an incredible cut with Kenny Chesney and another with breakthrough talent Nate Smith,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO, of Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “We are massive fans of Jonathan’s work – it is the heartbeat behind his craft that leaves a unique mark on every one of his songs. We couldn’t be happier to partner with Jonathan and Essential to lead his country music charge.”

Holly Zabka, President/CEO of Provident Entertainment, shares, “Jonathan continues to be one of the most sought-after songwriters and producers in our market. We are excited about partnering with Rusty and his team at Sony Music Publishing Nashville to extend Jonathan’s songwriting talents into the country space and continue our long-standing partnership with Jonathan in the CCM/worship genre.”

On Thursday, August 17^th, Gold-certified singer-songwriter and member of Bethel Music Josh Baldwin will make his much-anticipated debut at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Baldwin is best known for his Gold-certified single “Stand In Your Love” which was featured on Bethel Music’s 2019 album VICTORY. He most recently appeared on Come Up Here with “Time and Time Again.”

“I’m so honored to be playing the Grand Ole Opry,” shares Josh. “Growing up in the South, the Opry has been a staple in my family. I remember growing up and hearing about the Grand Ole Opry from my grandparents, my cousins, aunts, and uncles, and hearing the radio program. Not really being ‘in’ Country music, I don’t think I even realized that was a dream I could have imagined, much less something I could accomplish.

I think the fact I’m able to do this and be a part of it while being in Christian music, is just so amazing and mind-blowing. It just feels like hallowed ground in some ways to be able to be there and be a part of something that has been around for years and years.”

This Fall, Josh will join Anne Wilson on “The My Jesus Tour” throughout the US. The 20-date tour kicks off September 28^th in Webster, TX, and will head up the East Coast with stops in Virginia Beach and Jacksonville before wrapping in the Midwest on October 29^th in Wooster, OH.

Josh Baldwin is a songwriter and worship leader who joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2014. Josh is known for his songs “Praises”, featured on Bethel Music’s Have It All, “You Deserve It All”, from his solo project Rivers, and “Stand in Your Love”, a song featured on Bethel Music’s album VICTORY (2019) which reached #2 on the Christian Billboard charts.

His latest album, Where the Glory Is (2022), is a reflection of his journey with the Lord and a return to the roots of pure worship.

This album’s lead single, “There Is Freedom”, reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot Christian Adult Contemporary chart and No. 30 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. He has appeared on numerous Bethel Music albums including VICTORY (2019), Peace (2020), Homecoming (2021), and most recently on Come Up Here (2023) with his song “Time and Time Again”.

Two-time GRAMMY nominee Phil Wickham has officially announced the track listing for his new album. ‘I Believe’ is slated to drop on August 18th.

Wickham said on social media, “I’ve never put more time, effort and prayer into a project, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all when it releases on August 18th!”

Wickham has shared several new songs this year which will be featured on his new collection.

I BELIEVE
1. This Is Our God
2. I Believe
3. Sunday Is Coming
4. Creator
5. Praise The Lord
6. The Jesus Way
7. Wait
8. Psalm 23 (ft. Tiffany Hudson)
9. Isn’t He Good
10. 100%
11. Your Name Is Holy
12. Holy Moment (ft. Naomi Raine)
13. Relationship
14. Back To Life

“This Is Jesus” is an upbeat anthem that boldly proclaims that Jesus Christ is the life, light, and hope of the world. It’s also the theme song for the upcoming worship concert tour (of the same name) featuring Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jordin Sparks, and Jordan Smith, presented by Tomb Slayer Productions & Refuge Media Group.

McKay Crockett, one of the writers of the song and producers of the music video, said, “I love how the song and music video personifies the universality of Jesus. He is for every person, from every walk of life.” Co-writers of the song are Tyler Castleton and Staci Peters.

Announcing “This Is Jesus” Ft. Jordan Smith

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The music video was filmed in Dallas Texas and features joyful dancers of all skill levels—illustrating that Jesus is for everyone, no matter their background, qualifications, or expertise.

Referring to “This is Jesus,” Crockett added, “I hope you’ll listen, and get to know who Jesus is just a little more.”

Multi-award winning hip hop artist, critically acclaimed author, and podcast host KB appeared on Good Morning America’s GMA3 ‘Faith Friday’ segment this morning, sharing about his debut book, Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing Riskier than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong.

Released earlier this year, Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing Riskier Than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong reintroduces readers to the true Jesus, the one who poses a living threat to the status quo. He’s a threat to our division. He’s a threat to our rebellion. He is the kind of dangerous that is so infused with power from on high that nothing stays the same when He walks into the room. His love is so strong, it’s intoxicating. His truth is so good, it sets people free.

This national broadcast appearance comes on the cusp of KB’s fifth studio album release His Glory Alone II, that drops on August 11, just one day after he kicks off the Summer Worship Nights arena tour with tourmates Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake.

His Glory Alone II will feature 16 tracks infusing the sounds of hip hop, gospel, afro-beats, and soul with a few worshipful ballads in between. Serving as the sequel to his previous record released in 2020, KB partnered up with producers WEARETHEGOOD, Scootie Wop, and Cardec Drums to deliver a full-length project that expresses the infiniteness of God. Additionally, KB peels back the layers of his own heart and journey, facing childhood trauma, abandonment, confusion, and doubt with unapologetic transparency.

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, is set to premiere on BET, Sunday, August 6th at 8/7C.

Audiences can also look forward to powerhouse performances by Kirk Franklin, Charles Jenkins, DOE, Dottie Peoples, Isaac Carree, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Maranda Curtis, Pastor Mike Jr., Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, Bishop S.Y. Younger, Zacardi Cortez and more. Presenters for the evening include Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins,  Brian Courtney Wilson, Erica Campbell, Isabel Davis, James Fortune, Koryn Hawthorne, Jason Clayborn, NOTKARLTONBANKS, Shirley Caesar and Travis Greene. 

CeCe Winans will receive the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. 

Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham will be honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Additionally, Dr. Bobby Jones will be presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.

Multi-Grammy Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY made a milestone announcement this week. The Curb | Word Entertainment recording artists have shared the release date for their second feature-length film. ‘Unsung Hero’ is tagged as The Dramatic True Story of an Immigrant Mum and Her Family and will debut in theaters on April 26, 2024, via Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.

‘Unsung Hero’ will mark the directorial debut of Joel Smallbone and also credits producer Luke Smallbone. Joel Smallbone will star in the film as their father (David) and other confirmed cast members include Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Candace Cameron Bure, Terry O’Quinn, and Hillary Scott.

The release information was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. More information is expected soon and fans can sign up for updates at unsungheromovie.com.

“Many of you have heard our family’s story over the years, but never quite like this- after a devastating financial loss in Australia during the 90s, our Mum and Dad made an incredibly courageous leap to pack up their six kids (with one on the way) and 16 suitcases to move halfway across the world in hopes of a new beginning in the United States,” the duo shared about the upcoming film.

“This is a film about our Mum and motherhood, family and miracles, sacrifice and faith… A film for YOU…It’s been a pretty outrageous undertaking these last few months, but it’s a story we’re incredibly proud of, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

For KING & COUNTRY’s first feature film, titled Priceless, opened in theaters in October 2016, received positive reviews and feedback from audiences, and was the #1 independent film during its launch weekend.