Reach Records announced today that the highly anticipated Unashamed Tour, set to kick off on August 9, has been canceled due to logistical issues. Read the full statement below.

Chart-topping Christian hip-hop artist KB is hitting the road this fall with some friends. KB recently announced his fall 2022 Glory Nights Tour. 

The tour will feature Trip Lee, Passion, Flame, Evan Craft, nobigdyl and Sam Rivera with concerts planned throughout the month of October. Tickets are available here.

Glory Nights Tour:
October 4 – Indianapolis, IN
October 6 – Kansas City, MO
October 7 – St. Louis, MO
October 8 – Cincinnati, OH
October 9 – Detroit, MI
October 11 – Nashville, TN
October 13 – Houston, TX
October 14 – Austin, TX
October 15 – Dallas, TX
October 16 – Memphis, TN
October 18 – Columbia, SC
October 20 – Jacksonville, FL
October 22 – Tampa, FL
October 23 – Atlanta, GA

The highly anticipated Gospel event of the year, the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is set to air this Sunday, August 7, at 8 pm ET / PT, on BET and BET Her. Hosted by recording artists Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this year’s celebration promises to inspire audiences across the globe with uplifting performances from a variety of new and emerging Gospel artists, as well as standard bearers in the industry. This year’s ceremony will also be syndicated in various local markets across the country between August 13 and September 11, 2022. A full list of stations can be found at www.thestellarawards.com.

The Stellar Awards, which taped live on July 16th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, will feature many spirited moments that celebrate Gospel music while also spreading the good news. Among them:

Marvin Sapp, Koryn Hawthorne, and Brian Courtney Wilson will come together to deliver a powerful tribute to Aaron Lindsey, who will be honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award presented by Aflac.

Ricky Dillard, who will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Toyota, will also deliver renditions of “Every Knee Shall Bow,” “There Is No Way,” “More Abundantly,” “Glad To Be In The Service,” and “All Of My Help.”

Tye Tribbett will bring the energy with an electrifying offering of “Get Up,” James Fortune will minister in song with a medley of “I Am” and “Never Let Me Down,” and Wande will join forces with Jor’Dan Armstrong and Erica Campbell to perform “They Didn’t Know” and “Call.”

Additionally, Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin, Le’Andria Johnson, Melvin Crispell III, and Zacardi Cortez will perform “Bless Me,” and will be joined by the Prairie View A&M University Drumline. Doe will perform “Brighter” and “When I Pray,” Rudy Currence and Chrisette Michele will deliver a duet of “No Greater Love,” and Jason Nelson will lift his voice to the sounds of “Residue.”

Travis Greene, Darrel Walls, and Kelontae Gavin will perform “Dependable”, and Travis introduces his new group Forward City with a performance of “Tent Revival.” AT&T Dream in Black Emerging Artists such as Aaron Cole, Erica Mason, and Lamont Sanders will also be spotlighted as up-and-coming gospel talent.

The 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is proud to be presented this year by AT&T Dream in Black. This year’s sponsors also include Procter & Gamble (P&G), Walmart, State Farm, Toyota, McDonald’s – Black & Positively Golden, and Aflac. The 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is also proud to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

From the Beatles to the Bee Gees to Bublé, multi-GRAMMY® nominated group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound serenades listeners on Decades of Love. The 29-song, two-CD recording is available now from Club44 Records. Stream or download Decades of Love here. Physical copies of the recording are available for purchase on ErnieHaase.com.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound celebrated the release of Decades of Love in Nashville with an appearance on CCM Café and a private album release party at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The crowd of influencers, family, friends and fans enjoyed an intimate evening filled with entertainment and camaraderie. The RIAA®-certified group previewed the project, opening with “L-O-V-E” and closing to a standing ovation for “I Will Always Love You.”

Executive produced by Haase with multi-GRAMMY® nominated producers, Wayne Haun, Billy Stritch and Kris Crunk, Decades of Love finds Ernie Haase & Signature Sound bringing their smooth-as-silk stylings to some of the most loved romantic songs from the past 100 years. The group utilizes intricate harmonies, lush arrangements and consistently solid solo vocals to breathe new life into these classics. In support of the release, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will also embark on the Decades of Love tour this fall, featuring a two-hour, two-act musical revue.

“We, EHSS, know that we could never do what we do without the love and support of our wives. This album started off as a love gift to them. After additional cancellations last fall due to the pandemic, we just kept recording. We knew this album was turning into something special,” shared Haase. “Decades of Love is not only a celebration of the greatest gift known to mankind… LOVE, but it is also a two-hour musical revue presenting a lovely evening of music and memories. We are thrilled to team up with an exciting new record company, Club44 Records, to bring this timeless music to the masses.”

Decades of Love follows the release of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s Keeping On, which received a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Roots Gospel album. This marked Haase’s ninth GRAMMY® nomination individually and the group’s fourth collective nomination. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is also a GMA Dove® Award-winning quartet, a radio favorite in the United States and internationally and a leader in CD sales and long-form music video sales with several RIAA®-certified Gold and Platinum DVDs.

DECADES OF LOVE ACT 1 (1920-1960):
1. L-O-V-E ^
2. It Had to be You ^
3. Everybody Loves My Baby ^
4. The Very Thought of You ^
5. Love is Here to Stay ^
6. Isn’t It Romantic? ^
7. Taking a Chance on Love ^
8. I’ll Be Seeing You ^
9. Blue Moon ~
10. Only You ~
11. I Want to Hold Your Hand ~
12. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You ~
13. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ~
14. Can’t Help Falling in Love ~

DECADES OF LOVE ACT 2 (1970-2020):
15. Reminiscing ~
16. Shower the People You Love ~
17. (They Long to Be) Close to You ~
18. How Deep is Your Love? ~
19. We’re in This Love Together ~
20. You’re the Inspiration ~
21. Even the Nights are Better ~
22. Two Hearts ~
23. I Swear *
24. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? *
25. Everything ~
26. What Makes You Beautiful *
27. I Won’t Give Up ~
28. All of Me *
29. I Will Always Love You ~

Executive Produced By Ernie Haase
^ = Produced By Wayne Haun and Billy Stritch
* = Produced By Wayne Haun and Kris Crunk
~ = Produced By Wayne Haun 

Expanding its reach as a burgeoning leader in multi-genre entertainment, independent Gospel Music label StowTown Records announces the launch of its newest imprint, StowTown Worship. Created to serve the Church with a diverse range of music and resources, StowTown Worship has signed world-renowned genre pioneers The Brooklyn Tabernacle as its flagship artist.

In celebration, the label is set to make seven of the group’s acclaimed recordings from their historic catalog available for the first time on digital platforms. Leading the way is tomorrow’s reissue of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s first GRAMMY-winning release, 1993’s Live…We Come Rejoicing, as well as the 1995 GRAMMY-winning album Praise Him…Live! Five additional catalog releases will bow later this month, ahead of StowTown Worship’s new recording from The Brooklyn Tabernacle in October.

“Our company has always had a heartbeat and passion for the Church, so the addition of StowTown Worship is a natural progression of our vision,” explains Landon Beene, partner, StowTown Records and StowTown Worship. “It is fitting to announce this brand-new venture with the signing of the beloved Brooklyn Tabernacle as our debut artist on the StowTown Worship label. We are thrilled about this new journey and excited for what the future holds.”

About The Brooklyn Tabernacle
One of the most revered and influential ensembles of all time, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is a key architect of the modern worship movement, having garnered six GRAMMY Awards, seven Dove Awards, and released 40 albums since its inception nearly 50 years ago. Under the direction of founder Carol Cymbala, the multicultural group has proclaimed the Good News of the Gospel and its power to change lives on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the 2012 inauguration of President Barack Obama, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than a billion people; Carnegie Hall; Radio City Music Hall; the Madison Square Garden Theater; and two Billy Graham Crusades, among numerous other platforms.

About StowTown Records
StowTown Records was founded in 2011 by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun and welcomed partners Landon Beene and Nate Goble in 2014. A powerhouse independent Gospel music label, StowTown is home to renowned pop/Inspirational artists David Phelps, Charles Billingsley, Cana’s Voice, TaRanda Greene, Jody McBrayer and Tiffany Coburn, as well as acclaimed comedian Tim Lovelace, and some of Southern Gospel’s biggest names, including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Doug Anderson, The Browns, The Collingsworth Family, The Erwins, Legacy Five, The Kramers, Sunday Drive, The Perrys, The Steeles and The Taylors. Distributed worldwide via Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records artists have garnered GRAMMY nominations, multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases.

Nashville Christian Songwriters (NCS), a coaching and resource company dedicated to empowering Christian songwriters worldwide, is thrilled to announce the second season of its highly regarded, informative, and uplifting podcast, Song Revolution with John Chisum. 

NCS has produced more than 150 episodes of the podcast since its inception in 2017, featuring such marquee CCM artists, worship leaders, songwriters, producers, industry personnel as Matt Maher, Kim Walker-Smith, NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear Rinehart, Matthew West, Kari Jobe, Don Moen, and many more, resulting in over 150,000 downloads.

Fans can look forward to more great episodes in the upcoming season with visits from Jason Gray, Coby James, Chad Segura, Elias Dummer (former lead singer of City Harmonic), and worship leader Brian Doerksen, among others. As an added benefit, the new season will include new features such as acoustic performances from the show’s guests.

Song Revolution with John Chisum continues to expand its reach through partnerships with influential internet platforms, most recently the NRT Podcast Network on newreleasetoday.com.

“We are honored to welcome John Chisum’s popular Christian songwriting podcast to the growing NRT Podcast Network,” says Kevin McNeese, Founder of NewReleaseToday. “We’re always looking for active, quality independent podcasts that not only talk about Christian music, but the entire process around creating it. John provides a wealth of knowledge between himself and his high-profile guests that gives listeners and building artists alike great insight into what it takes to write a great song.”

“Nashville Christian Songwriters exists to empower Christian songwriters worldwide,” says John Chisum, President of NCS. ”It’s amazing to me that Song Revolution has reached listeners in every country on the planet. We’re fulfilling our mission to empower Christian songwriters worldwide and our audience continues to grow.”

To learn more about Nashville Christian Songwriters and Song Revolution with John Chisum, visit nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/song-revolution-podcast..

Transparent Productions is excited toannounce Big Daddy Weave’s “Only The Beginning Tour 2022” this fall. The 20-city tour will kick off October 5 in Davenport, IA, and will wrap on November 20 in Myrtle Beach, SC, and feature special guests Austin French and Hannah Kerr. The full tour listing is below and tickets are on sale now – click HERE to purchase and for more information.

“So many of us have experienced loss and tragedy over the last couple of years that feels like the end of a season or a relationship or a certain path we’ve been on in life,” Big Daddy Weave collectively shares. “What we love about life in Jesus is that He is the God of new beginnings. Wherever we are right now is only the beginning of what’s ahead in Him, and we’re excited to celebrate that message with all of you on the upcoming Only The Beginning Tour.”

Known for honest songs that tell personal stories of freedom in Christ, fans have long admired the band for their openness. With songs such as “My Story,” “The Lion and the Lamb,”  “Overwhelmed,” “Alive,”  “Redeemed,” “I Know,” and “All Things New,” Big Daddy Weave has become one of the most beloved bands in Christian music. Millions have taken their anthems of Jesus’s chain-breaking love as their own and sung along to songs about the radical act of redemption. It was at the beginning of 2022 when the men of Big Daddy Weave – Mike Weaver (lead vocals, guitar), Jeremy Redmon (guitar, vocals), Joe Shirk (saxophone, keys, vocals), and Brian Beihl (drums) – found themselves needing comfort and assurance when founding member and Mike’s brother, Jay Weaver, went to be with the Lord on January 2.

After Jay’s funeral and the days following, with testimony after testimony of how Jay and the group have been used, the group wondered how they could go on, but their question soon became, “How could we not go on?” Their willingness to go through whatever doors God opens for them has kept them going since their early days as students at the University of Mobile, and their spirit of dedication to their calling and their craft shows up in everything they do.

Now choosing to hit the road again to share their songs with the masses, Big Daddy Weave is thrilled to have Austin French and Hannah Kerr join as their special guests. “I’m looking forward to these nights,” French shares. “I believe they will be special and I’m excited to watch the Spirit move on the Only The Beginning Tour.”

Kerr adds, “I have always wanted to tour with Big Daddy Weave because of their reputation for putting ministry first. That is so important to me, and I can’t wait to see what God does on this tour. These nights are going to be amazing times of stories, songs, and worship, and I’m praying that each night will be an opportunity for people to put a stake in the ground for themselves and their families and declare a new beginning with God.”

Cutting edge recording artist Otis Kemp had a Stellar weekend during the biggest week in gospel music. Otis attended the 37th Annual Stellar Awards Red Carpet & Show. Throughout the weekend he introduced his follow-up smash single “Daily Bread” with select TV interviews and performances at key industry events. The uptempo summer jam has already cracked top 100 (#98). Daily Bread has received excellent reviews from industry executives, announcers and fans. During Stellar Awards weekend Otis was also interviewed by BET Network, TV One and industry Legends Erica Campbell & Jekalyn Carr.

“Daily Bread” was released digitally on July 8th and immediately received rave reviews. The official music video has garnered over 60,000 views on Facebook. Otis Kemp’s music & fashion style is revolutionary, bridging gospel and Miami Hip Hop culture.

As the weather heats up this uptempo & encouraging song is the new summer jam that’s gaining traction and blazing the airwaves.  Coming from Hip Hop industry Otis Kemp’s giant leap to the Gospel music scene introduces his fresh new style while not straying away from the message of the Gospel.

Seven-time GRAMMY winner TobyMac is inviting his fans to join him for a free, one-night only, 360° immersive audio and visual experience of his brand new album LIFE AFTER DEATH on August 25, 2022. Sponsored by Amazon Music, the event is free, but a reserved, timed ticket is required for entry – tickets (limit of 4 per group) are available here.

Hosted at Nightscape in downtown Nashville, fans can expect a one-of-a-kind experience as they enjoy the colorful artwork from the record via 360° projection mapping, spatial audio and customizable pixel lighting.  TobyMac will personally share his story of writing the album, highlight special tracks and moments along the way, and offer exclusive merch only available that night.

LIFE AFTER DEATH is set to release August 19 and features 15 tracks, including previously released songs “21 Years” and “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” which went #1 on five charts including the Billboard Christian Audience chart, and held on to #1 at Hot AC for 13 consecutive weeks.  Also featured is “Promised Land,” the 3rd most added song at Christian radio in 2021, which peaked at #2 on the AC Indicator and AC Monitored Charts, and Top 5 on Christian Airplay.  Along with the newly released hit track “The Goodness,” additional digital singles include “Everything About You (feat. Marlee)” and “Show Up Choose Love (feat. Jon Reddick).”

Iconic and legendary multi-award winner RICKY SKAGGS will make his debut performance at the ARK ENCOUNTER on August 12, 2022. The appearance is a part of the 40 Days & Nights of Gospel Music Festival held at the Williamstown, KY attraction from August 2, 2022 – September 10, 2022. The annual event, south of Cincinnati, features over 120 concerts along with inspirational messages from sought-after speakers. The concert is included with park admission. The event is sponsored by Christian Healthcare Ministries, Inspiration Cruises & Tours and Singing News Brands.

Ricky is excited to appear at the 40 Days & 40 Nights Gospel Music Festival held at the Ark Encounter. “I remember many years ago when we all heard the news that the Ark was coming to Williamstown, KY, I was so excited and said to my family ‘we’re going up to see the Ark.’ But the business of traveling the roads, doing lots of concerts every year, it just got behind me, so I filed it away but kept it on my bucket list,” said Skaggs. “My kids are all grown up and gone and I still haven’t got to see the Ark until now! It’s gonna be the best of both worlds! On August 12, 2022 not only am I going to see the Ark, but I’m also gonna be performing at the Ark. Wow, thanks God!”

“We believe ‘40 Days & Nights’ will be our largest-attended music event to date, especially with the addition of such names as Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Jimmy Fortune and The Isaacs,” said Ray Flynn, president & CEO of Abraham Productions. “We expect many guests will come for more than one day, so the final attendance might end up being even higher than last year’s event.”

Ken Ham, Ark Encounter CEO, says: “My wife and I love country and bluegrass music. We have attended the Grand Ole Opry many times, including when one of our favorite artists has been featured: Ricky Skaggs. We can’t wait to welcome him to The Ark Encounter!”

The annual festival kicked off last night, August 2, 2022, with a packed crowd. Additional artists during the event include Hoppers, Triumphant, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Isaacs, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers, Jason Crabb, Martins, Selah, Joseph Habedank, Whisnants, and a multitude of others.

Ricky Skaggs is truly a pioneer of Bluegrass and Country music, earning 12 #1 hit singles, 15 GRAMMY Awards, 13 IBMA Awards, nine ACM Awards, eight CMA Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), along with six Hall of Fame inductions. Since he began playing music over 60 years ago, Skaggs has released more than 30 albums and has performed thousands of live shows. He started his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997 and released 12 consecutive GRAMMY-nominated albums. The Grand Ole Opry member also penned his first-ever autobiography, “Kentucky Traveler.” The book details the life and times of Skaggs and provides a descriptive history of Country and Bluegrass music, as told by the master himself. As an in-demand musician, he is regularly on tour with his ace backing band, Kentucky Thunder. In 2020, Skaggs received the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government.