Matthew West tops both the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart and Mediabase U.S. Christian AC Music Chart with “Me On Your Mind.” Penned by West with Jeff Pardo and Anne Wilson, the poignant track, which has garnered over 12 million streams, marks the 12th number one song for West as an artist, his 24th top 10 hit as an artist and his 25th number one song as an artist and songwriter. It is also his fourth chart-topper in a row following “What If,” “The God Who Stays,” and “Truth Be Told.” Adding to the excitement, he is set to release a duet version featuring Anne Wilson on August 12.

“I woke up to the news that “Me on Your Mind,” is #1 and I’m completely blown away,” shares West. “I am thankful for an amazing team at Provident Label Group, and specifically to Jeff Cruz, Charles Van Dyke and the amazing radio team who have championed one song after another and carried them to our radio friends across the country. I remember telling my wife the idea of this song about how God has us on his mind while we were on a walk one day. I was looking ahead as we walked down the road and didn’t hear much of a response from her. But when I turned to look at her, she had tears in her eyes and quietly said, “you need to write that song.” It was a rare moment when I could tell a song was going to be special even before it was finished. It’s exciting to see the song resonate in a similar way with so many people and I hope all who hear it will be powerfully reminded that no one is just a face in the crowd. We are known, seen, listened to, and loved by the God of all grace.”

On August 21, the reigning K-Love Fan Awards Male Artist of the Year will bring his headlining show – “A Night of Worship at the Mother Church with Matthew West and Friends” to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Tickets are onsale here. The “well-rounded songwriter” (Billboard), is also set to take the stage at the Nashville Songwriter Awards on September 20 performing alongside artists such as Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes, Babyface and more.

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 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The five-time Grammy® nominated artist is set to release his sixth book, “The God Who Stays” on September 6. For more information visit thegodwhostays.com. For tour dates and ticket information visit www.matthewwest.com/tour.

Multi-GRAMMY Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY announces its “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience.” Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will be bringing their annual Christmas spectacle to audiences in arenas nationwide over 14 dates, performing hits from their Top 10 A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS album, as well as selections from their recently released Billboard Top 200 record WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?

Fans will have the chance to see the duo perform their No. 1 charting, world renowned version of the holiday classic “Little Drummer Boy” as seen on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas HERE, as well as their #1 hit single “For God Is With Us,” and many more.

“Yes, we might very well be in the heat of summer – but the holidays will be here before we know it, and with them we’ll be bringing you ‘A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 Tour Experience!,’” says Joel and Luke Smallbone. “Our most elaborate, meaningful, joy-filled – and of course – rhythmic tour of the year all while celebrating the greatest news the world has ever known!”

During the 2021 holiday season, FOR KING + COUNTRY re-entered the mainstream chart with its celebrated rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” hitting No. 13 on Mediabase’s Holiday chart, and No. 21 on the AC chart.  The track also hit No. 14 on Billboard’s AC chart. Likewise, in the tradition of the duo’s annual holiday circuit, their 2021 Christmas tour repeated history and opened to sold-old arenas across the nation.

The 2022 tour will kick off on November 26 in Kansas City, MO and will visit major markets such as Dallas, TX; Baltimore, MD; and Indianapolis, IN before wrapping up with a world-wide livestream concert event at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House. Ticket pre-sale for “A Drummer Boy CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience” begins today at 10 a.m. local time. To access the pre-sale, enter the code CHRISTMAS at the link here. Tickets for the general public will go on sale July 29 at 10 a.m. local time. Act quickly and reserve your ticket today for a remarkable night of Christmas Spirit!

FOR KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos.  Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been awarded four GRAMMY Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and 16 K-LOVE Fan Awards; and their 11 No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing 1.8 billion career streams.  The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand.  FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is With Us,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.”  The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Hillary Scott, Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE and Timbaland, amongst others.

A Drummer Boy CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience:

• 11/26                Kansas City, MO          T-Mobile Center
• 11/27                Dallas, TX                    American Airlines Center
• 12/1                  Lowell, MA                  Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
• 12/2                  Baltimore, MD              Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
• 12/3                  Hershey, PA                 Giant Center
• 12/4                  Cleveland, OH              Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
• 12/8                  Fort Myers, FL              Hertz Arena
• 12/9                  Tampa, FL                    Amalie Arena
• 12/10                Orlando, FL                  Amway Center
• 12/11                Greensboro, NC            Greensboro Coliseum
• 12/15                Indianapolis, IN            Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• 12/16                Fort Wayne, IN             Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
• 12/17                Grand Rapids, MI         Van Andel Arena
• 12/18                Nashville, TN               Opry House

Get ready to rock, ride and rejoice – Universal Orlando Resort’s Rock the Universe returns on January 27-29. Fans and youth groups alike may join together at Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, enjoying moving performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, powerful worship experiences and thrilling theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of faith, fun and fellowship at Universal Studios Florida.

This year’s rocking weekend kicks off Friday night across Universal’s two stages, Music Plaza Stage and Hollywood Stage, with six feature performances from top Christian artists. The festival continues Saturday night with an additional six performances. This year’s musical guests will be announced at a later date.

Beyond the main stage performances, Rock the Universe attendees may enjoy worship experiences throughout the weekend – including a Saturday ceremony with a special message and moving musical performance, a powerful Sunday morning worship service to wrap up the faith-filled weekend, plus a dedicated FanZone presented by Coca-Cola, featuring live performances from up-and-coming acts throughout the weekend.

Tickets and vacation packages will be on sale later this year. Additional details on Rock the Universe will be revealed soon. To learn more about the event, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com.

Following two successful limited tours, Premier Productions and Elevation Church announce a continuation of the Elevation Nights Tour featuring Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick. Elevation Nights 2022 will continue to bring the powerful worship experience of Elevation Church into arenas across the West Coast this fall.

After crowds of ten thousand per night on the Spring 2022 Elevation Nights Tour, Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick are back to lift your spirits with a message of faith, hope and love.

“We are so pleased to finally be bringing Elevation Nights to the West Coast,” says Jonathan Roberts, VP Global Touring, Premier Productions. “Coming off of some incredible highlights earlier this year including sold out nights in Newark, Chicago, and 14,000 strong in Columbus, OH, we are ecstatic to see what these nights will bring to each city.”

Audiences can sign up for the exclusive pre-sale July 26 at elevationnights.com. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

“We’ve been so excited to take Elevation Nights to the west coast for the very first time,” says Chris Brown of Elevation Worship. “These nights have become some of the most special times of ministry I’ve experienced. Gathering with thousands of others to have our faith inspired through worship, and hear a word from God through Pastor Steven makes these nights so much more than a concert. We can’t wait to see how God moves each night.”

The Elevation Nights tour is a full worship experience as Furtick preaches and Elevation Worship leads some of their hit songs including “Graves Into Gardens,” “RATTLE!,” “Do It Again,” “The Blessing” and others. The eight-city arena tour will kick-off on October 25 in Glendale, Ariz. with stops in Las Vegas, Nev., Sacramento, Calif., Eugene, Ore., Seattle, Wash., Oakland, Calif., and San Diego, Calif., before the final show on November 3 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Chart-topping band We Are Messengers has announced plans for a 30-city fall leg of TheWholehearted Tour following a successful 19-city run earlier in the spring. Presented by Compassion International, the fall tour features special guests Jordan St. Cyr and Ryan Ellis. Launching Sept. 29, The Wholehearted Tour will travel to cities in Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Colorado, Arkansas and more before wrapping up in mid-November.

“The Wholehearted USA headlining tour is back this fall and we can’t wait to be with our people again and see God move in extraordinary ways,” says We Are Messengers frontman Darren Mulligan.”This tour has changed us and the many thousands who have joined us already on these nights. We are honored and excited to be reaching even wider this time around. These shows are going to be special. They will matter. Come ready to dance, to sing and to praise God with His people. We need that more than ever!”

The Wholehearted Tour takes its name from the award-winning group’s third full-length studio album, Wholehearted, which dropped in October. Wholehearted boasts the band’s chart-topping hit single, “Come What May,” which topped Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart and maintained the #1 position on the Mediabase CCM Audience chart for 14 weeks.

Tickets for The Wholehearted Tour are on sale now in most markets, while additional tour dates and on-sale announcements will be forthcoming. Ticket options in most markets include a VIP package offering an artist Q&A, souvenir laminate and early entry. Information on concert dates and ticket links can be found at wearemessengersmusic.com.

WE ARE MESSENGERS – THE WHOLEHEARTED TOUR – FALL 2022
Additional dates to be added. Dates and venues subject to change without notice.

September
29 – TBA
30 – Dothan, AL – Harvest Church

October
1 – Gulfport, MS – Immersive Media Performing Arts Center
2 – Alexandria, AL – Life Central Amphitheater
6 – TBA
7 – Virginia Beach, VA – Regent University
8 – Ocean City, NJ – Ocean City Tabernacle
9 – Washington, NC – Festival Park (Free Admission)
13 – Winona Lake, IN – Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center
14 – Wilmot, OH – Berean Community Church
15 – Decatur, IL – Lincoln Square Theater
16 – Columbia, IL – Life Community Church
20 – Muskegon, MI – Frauenthal Center
21 – Clarkston, MI – Mt. Zion Church
22 – Gaylord, MI – E-Free Church
23 – TBA
27 – Pueblo, CO – Pueblo Memorial Hall
28 – Inman, KS – 365 Sports & Entertainment Complex
29 – Alma, AR – Skokos Performing Arts Center
30 – TBA

November
3 – Shippenville, PA – Cornerstone Church of Clarion (on sale 7/25)
4 – Mansfield, OH – Crossroads Church
5 – Binghamton, NY – City Church Assembly of God (on sale 7/25)
6 – Seekonk, MA – Faith Christian Center
10 – TBA
11 – Andrews, TX – James Roberts Center
12 – Longview, TX – Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
13 – Tulsa, OK – Mabee Center
17 – Waverly, OH – New Covenant Church
18 – TBA

The UK & Ireland contingent of the Vineyard Worship family are releasing their first body of work in a while, a 7-track EP titled ‘Room At The Table’. After setting the scene with first single ‘Awaken Us’ and the project’s title track as a second offering, Vineyard Worship now introduce their new record high in various flavours and colours.

‘Room At The Table’ came out of a writing retreat that happened in late 2021, capturing the wonder of being reunited after two years of global unrest, but also deep vulnerability and honesty as the songwriters involved got to open up to each other again. This EP emerged from friendships and collaboration, highlighting the fruit of the Vineyard Worship and Integrity Music partnership over the last few years with features such as Lucy Grimble, Nathan Jess, Marc James, and Rich Dicas from Integrity Music as well as Vineyard Worship leaders Olu Meduoye, Jonny Riggs, Harmony Smith, Jodie Alexander-Frye among others.

As it is diverse in contribution, ‘Room At The Table’ also can’t be encapsulated in one theme, but its “patchwork project” feel gives it a unique wealth of resources for worship leaders and listeners alike.

Whether one is looking for a Sabbath lullaby such as ‘Catch Your Breath’, or a song to gather together like ‘Thanks And Praise’, the new EP covers broad horizons in the worship sphere.

Produced by Rich Dicas, the latest Vineyard Worship project includes songs that are Scripture-filled, modern Psalms, songs of declaration, confession, and communion – with God and one another – as well as melodies that call us to worship with passion and humility alike. ‘Room At The Table’ is an all-encompassing project that was worth waiting for.

‘Room at the Table’ EP releases worldwide on all major digital platforms on Friday 5th August 2022.

Grammy®, GMA Dove, and Stellar Award-winning singer-songwriter, pastor, and independent recording artist Martha Munizzi won a 2022 Stellar Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year at this year’s award show. The Orlando, Florida-based pastor’s category win was announced on Friday, July 15, 2022, during the 37th Annual Stellar Awards Pre-Show, held this year in Atlanta, GA at the Roxy Theatre at Battery Park. This marks her 4th career Stellar Award win and 6th overall nomination.

Known as one of the most respected female voices in gospel music Martha Munizzi earned her 4th Stellar Award win for her contributions to her 10+ year hiatus-ending Feb. 2021’s “Glorious 2.0 [I’m Gonna Win],” and July 2021’s worship blockbuster “Fight For Me,” both lifted off of her August 2021 12-track album release BEST DAYS LIVE, which was produced by David Outing (James Fortune, Tye Tribbett). The project soared to #1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers Gospel Albums chart and #3 on Amazon’s Best Sellers Christian Albums chart upon its release.

Martha Munizzi has had a trailblazing musical career. In her career, she’s had four Billboard 200 albums, five top 10 gospel albums, three top 10 Christian albums, and four top 30 radio singles. Single-Handedly, she has literally changed the face of the inspirational genre and has savored its success as well, becoming one of the best-selling independent artists in the history of gospel music with nearly 1 million units sold. On Youtube, she has eclipsed 11 million views. She is a GRAMMY and GMA Dove Award winner, a 12-time GMA Dove Award nominee, and has garnered 4 career Stellar Award wins and 6 nominations. And she’s rocked national TV performances such as BET’s Celebration of Gospel and appeared in the motion picture film The Gospel.

Munizzi has captured the hearts of gospel music lovers everywhere, netting a slew of hugely popular hits including “Say The Name,” “I Know The Plans,” “God Is Here,” “Excellent,” “Glorious,” and “Because Of Who You Are.” Known for her dynamic, inspiring, and anointed ministry, Martha Munizzi is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, speaker and pastor, and has become a household name in the Gospel and Christian music industry.

CONNECT WITH MARTHA MUNIZZI: 

Instagram: @marthamunizzi |

Facebook: /Marthamunizzifanpage |

Twitter: @Marthamunizzi |

Website: www.marthamunizzi.com

Musicians are often eccentric, stewing in their own ideas and creativity to make music straight from their souls. It certainly helps one stand out when you infuse every song with your own unique personality. Case In point, Heistheartist, a gospel singer who’s always been making some of the most interesting music for a while now. His latest single, “Parted Waves” has just released, so let’s take a closer look.

For those not in the know, Heistheartist’s signature style is all about downtempo music paired with the artist’s unique nasally singing and gut-wrenching songwriting that’s straight to the point but emotionally potent and interesting. He pairs this with fascinating writing to make music that’s equal parts interesting and unique.

“Parted Waves” follows this format for a short emotional burst that is as satisfying as it is mystifying. As the singer bellows about his emotions in his signature style. It opens with him retelling the title of the song, and telling the listener to let God into their lives, which is, as we said, interesting. From there, he begins to unwind into his usual style, though there’s a musical difference this time.

While Heistheartist’s nasally voice is on full display for “Parted Waves,” it’s paired with a softer, more melodic choir this time around. While it’s a fascinating juxtaposition, we also find it fun! On top of that, the instrumentals are also upbeat this time around, a stark contrast to the artist’ typically more moody style of music. It’s a clever change up, and we appreciate the fresh take.

Of course, it’s still a Heistheartist song through and through, and you can tell this as soon as his voice comes through. It’s a very passionate style of singing, with a unique emphasis on being as emotional and gut wrenching as possible. This is usually paired with sparse melodies, but here we get a really fun upbeat track that somehow elevates his vocal performance a fair bit.

“Parted Waves,” is also a well mixed single, one of Heistheartist’s best-mixed songs so far in fact. The usual cold veneer is replaced with a warmer tone to match the music, and every instrument and voice is clear and separated nicely. Every element works in tandem to make the single work, and we’re glad to see it.

Overall, “Parted Waves,” is a great little track if you want to experience something different. While it carries some aspects of trap and gospel music, it’s otherwise completely original, and not something you’d find anywhere else. We recommend giving it a listen!

“The warnings about global warming have been extremely clear for a long time. We are facing a global climate crisis. It is deepening. We are entering a period of consequences.”— Al Gore

“Born Free” album was released on Minds Behind the Music label only a few weeks before the world came face-to-face with yet another wave of extreme weather when England and Northern Europe fell victim to scorching temperatures. Recent events aside, it hasn’t been a good year for Planet Earth. While monsoon rains have unleashed disastrous flooding in Bangladesh, East Africa was hit with a drought that’s brought
millions on the brink of famine. The climate is changing and the most alarming part is that scientists say the worst is yet to come.

The previous fundraising album by Minds Behind the Music included such stars as Simon Kirke of Bad Company, Mungo Jerry and Ric Sanders of Fairport Convention. Thanks to these legendary artists, the release saw mainstream distribution. Now Brad Walsh, Lorenzo Cabanizza, Jay Elle, Tom Tikka, The Remnants, Doctor Zee and many others have come together to raise awareness about the plight our planet is in. Since almost nothing speaks to humans more than music, the label and the artists are hoping that the world will listen before it’s too late.

So make a difference, download the record and settle down with a nice environmentally friendly cup of musical tea. “Born Free” is an album of unique and special songs recorded especially for Minds Behind the Music.

Enjoy the tunes, savor the message: Planet Earth needs your help.

The revenue from each purchased album will go toward Born Free Foundation’s sustainability project that helps communities around the world to achieve more environmentally friendly future.

To find out more, visit: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/sustainability

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At the 37^th Annual Stellar Awards, 1K Phew & Lecrae won the coveted Stellar Award for Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year for their album, No Church In A While, released December 3, 2021, on Reach Records. No Church In A While featured ten tracks, including “Wildin,” “Ready Or Not,” “Move It,” “One Call,” “What We Gon Do,” “Amen,” “Blockhead,” “Born Sinner,” “Save Us,” and the title track.

To stream now No Church In A While, click here.

In addition to their big win of the night, 1K Phew and Lecrae received a nomination for three additional awards, “Duo/Chorus/Group Of The Year,” “Rap/Hip Hop Song Of The Year” for the album’s single, “One Call” and “Music Video of the Year” for its video directed by Caleb Seales & Jerrell Green.

1K Phew accepted the award on behalf of himself and Lecrae who was out of town performing. He opened his acceptance speech thanking Jesus, shouting out Lecrae, his wife, and Reach Records stating, “It’s normal if people don’t understand your calling. When God gave us our calling it wasn’t a conference call, it was just for us. I’m glad we had the courage to answer the call and I’m happy to see the response and celebration for the album”! “I’m especially excited to win this award in my city, Atlanta! Gospel Rap is Back!” Lecrae adds, “Extremely grateful to have our music celebrated by my brothers and sisters in Faith at The Stellars!”

Reach Records also represented at The Stellars with Wande, performing her hit single, “They Didn’t Know II.”

Produced by Central City Productions, The Stellar Awards Gospel Music Show is the country’s first gospel music award show honoring gospel artists, writers, and industry professionals. Now in its 37^thyear, The Stellar Awards has become “The Greatest Night In Gospel Music” and the most recognized and respected brand in the faith-based community.

The ceremony, which was co-hosted by Stellar Award-winning artists Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard and was taped at Cobb Energy Performing Art Centre in Atlanta, GA. It will air on Sunday Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, BET Her and BET International and will be syndicated in various local markets across the U.S. between Aug. 13 and Sept. 11. For a complete list of winners and additional updates, visit https://www.thestellarawards.com and follow The Stellar Awards on social media @TheStellars on Instagram and Twitter and Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Facebook.