Multi-GRAMMY® nominated group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound serenades listeners on Decades of Love, a 29-song, two-CD recording, slated for release on August 5 from Club44 Records.

Pre-order Decades of Love digitally and instantly receive three tracks here. Physical copies of the recording are available for pre-order on ErnieHaase.com.

From the Beatles to the Bee Gees to Bublé, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound brings 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, Clubb44 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 

Award-winning Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Blanca announces her highly-anticipated album, The Heartbreak And The Healing, set to arrive September 23, 2022. Beginning today (7/15), fans can pre-order, pre-add and pre-save the powerhouse vocalist’s upcoming LP HERE. 

Additionally, Blanca previews the deeply personal record with the release of “New Day (feat. Jekalyn Carr),” available today — listen HERE, and watch the official music video for the undeniably optimistic track below.

Blanca’s third studio project, The Heartbreak And The Healing, offers two sides of the same story — the hurt and the redemption. Written in the wake of a painful divorce, the songstress vulnerably cracks her heart wide open on the new 14-track collection that beautifully showcases the merger of her unstoppable voice and her transparent lyricism. A diverse fusion of pop, Latin, hip-hop and Gospel, the full-length effort follows Blanca on a journey of self-discovery as she rises from the ashes stronger and more empowered than ever before. The fresh set features chart-topping hit “Even At My Worst” and current radio single “The Healing (feat. Dante Bowe),” which the pair recently performed at the 2022 K-LOVE Fan Awards, where Blanca was nominated for Female Artist of the Year.

Blanca continues to give listeners a glimpse into The Heartbreak And The Healing with today’s advance drop of “New Day.” A blend of pulsating hip-hop beats and a soulful groove, the pulls-no-punches selection welcomes five-time GRAMMY® nominee Jekalyn Carr on the second verse. Together, the two vocalists make a bold statement: They’re not settling, and good things are coming their way. Unbreakable, Blanca steps into new mercies as she charts a course all her own with a good deal of grit and determination on the confident new track, which she co-wrote with Anton Göransson, Isabella Sjöstrand, Taylor Hill and Carr.

Pre-Order, Pre-Add and Pre-Save The Heartbreak And The Healing HERE. Stream or purchase “New Day (feat. Jekalyn Carr)” HERE.

The Heartbreak And The Healing Tracklisting:

1. “Start Over”
2. “New Day (feat. Jekalyn Carr)”
3. “Even At My Worst”
4. “Something Better”
5. “I Got You”
6. “In The Middle”
7. “Uncovered”
8. “Mi Amor”
9. “Never Too Far (feat. Ty Brasel)”
10. “Let The Light In”
11. “Bring You Home”
12. “The Heartbreak”
13. “The Healing (feat. Dante Bowe)”
14. BONUS: “New Day (feat. Jekalyn Carr) [Gospel Remix]”

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel, Dr. Paul Enenche has offered children of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, academic scholarship from primary to university level coupled with care of their accommodation and welfare.

The late gospel artist’s sister, Amarachi Eze, made this known in a note of appreciation, which was shared on Prospa Ochimana’s (a close friend to the deceased) instagram page.

The letter reads: “On behalf of the Family of late Pastor Moses Madu of Amakpoke umuaku Isuochi in umuneochi LGA of Abia State, we wish to use this opportunity to express our immense gratitude to God Almighty for the success of our daughter and Sister’s burial Mrs Osinachi NWACHUKWU (Nee Madu) which took place on the 25th of June,2022.

“We also express our gratitude to Our parents in the Lord DR PST PAUL and DR MRS BECKY ENENCHE for their great support Spiritually and Financially during the burial, and also for the scholarship they offered to take care of Osinachi’s children academically from primary to University level, including their accommodation and welfare, and to also assist our mother Financially. May God bless you both for us in Jesus name.

“Thanks to all the Dunamis pastors that were present in the burial and wake keep in the village, and all other Dunamis members, choristers who contributed in one way or the other, may God honor you all in Jesus name. Amen”, the statement reads.

(Atlanta, GA—) Music Executive and non-profit organization founder Ric Ross started running years ago as a lifestyle adjustment; little did he know his commitment to health would end up incentivizing his passion for helping Atlanta’s youth. Today Ross’s non-profit Music Education Group is hosting a 12-hour Treadmill-a-Thon, August 26th at Welcome All Park, 4255 Will Lee Rd, College Park, Ga 30349, to benefit programs for Georgia’s youth.

Ross understands the influence music has on today’s youth. MEG currently serves as an after-school vendor for the City of Atlanta, Fulton County and the At Promise Center, South and Southwest locations. Due to high demand for our programming in rural areas, MEG is partnering with Universal Audio, Kaotica Corporation, Kali Audio, Slate Digital Technologies and others going mobile. “Being mobile will provide us with the ability to reach any community across the state. As school systems continue to struggle under tremendous budget restraints, MEG’s Mobile Studio provides an inexpensive delivery model to reach students with the latest in digital media and technology based programs inspired by music related careers” Ross explains.

According to executive director, James Caldwell, programs offered by MEG are more important than ever considering the violence and crime rates in our communities, much of which are committed by teenagers and young adults. “Statistics prove young people respond to programs like ours if given the opportunity. I would be a wealthy man if I had a dollar for every successful artist, engineer or producer that has voiced how their life was changed by music and the arts. We know our young people need mentorship and outlets for their creativity, MEG offers this and so much more.”

“Our current partnerships have allowed our young people and community residents to gain vital, creative skills using industry standard software including ProTools, Logic, FL Studio, Final Cut Pro, and the full Adobe Suite of Products. This is an invaluable opportunity for young people who without this training and exposure could be headed down a very different and often dangerous path,” Ross says. Ross is especially thankful for the support of community leaders like Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis, South Fulton District 3. Willis is a longtime supporter of MEG because she has seen firsthand how the program has impacted youth in her district. “I wanted to be a part of this event because it’s an awesome idea that will positively impact our children. Music is a universal language, it motivates us, comforts us, allows us to capture moments and its one of the biggest cultural influences, if not the biggest. MEG is doing a great job educating our young people on the dynamics of the business. Not everyone will be a rapper or singer but there are so many other opportunities in music. Hit records are a collaborative effort between artist, engineer, producer, songwriter and so many more jobs. This program educates young people and gives them the skills required to be successful in many different areas of music creation. We are happy to support and I think the entire community should get behind this program. It’s another way to give our children an opportunity for success,” Willis shares.

Ross is committing his own time and money to the cause and urging other corporations and individuals to join him on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Welcome All Park from 7am -7pm. “Running has always been a passion of mine. Being in the entertainment industry requires a lot of traveling, late nights and if you aren’t careful, it can create bad eating habits among other things. Running, working out and eating right is a lifestyle. We must show our youth that any exercise can be fun and healthy at the same time.”

Ross and the board of MEG are hoping organizations will sponsor individuals and encourage a bit of healthy competition for a good cause. The event will be streamed LIVE on Celebrity Media TV along with MEGs YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages. “This is a community effort because our youth are the future. Today it takes more than a village; it takes an entire community,” Ross says.

Ross will be inducted into the 2022 National Black Radio Hall of Fall for the African American Radio Promotions Award. He is the youngest music executive to receive this honor. He will also receive the “Executive Music Award” and the “Distinguished Service Award” at this year’s Annual Radio & Records Awards ceremony.

For more information or to sponsor the 12 Hour Treadmill-A-Thon visit www.themeg.life

Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath released his first full-length, Centricity Music album, Enough Already, April 22. This week the acclaimed album sparks the No. 1 Billboard Christian AC radio hit, “See Me Through It,” and features eight more tracks that find Heath addressing faith-shaping questions and collaborating with multiple producers and songwriters.

Co-written by Heath, Kyle Williams (We Are Messengers), GRAMMY Award-winner Ran Jackson and Heather Morgan, “See Me Through It” encourages listeners that they are never alone in whatever life is throwing at them.

“Where could we hide from Him? He sees us in the dark,” Heath says of the song’s message. “He pursues us; He sees us, and He stays with us. No matter how lost we feel or how difficult things get, He sees us where we are, and He’s going to see us through it.”

“I owe a huge thank you to Christian radio and to the radio dream team @centricityradio for the dedication to get this one out to the masses,” adds Heath on Facebook. “My three-year-old told me yesterday in the car, ‘Daddy, sometimes when I’m sad, music makes me feel better.’ How true is that!?! So thankful that this music we make is helping people get through a tough time.”

Teaming with producer Williams to record “See Me Through It,” Heath also recorded select Enough Already songs with GRAMMY-nominated producers Jordan Sapp and Jeff Pardo plus Apollo LTD and Christian Hale while Doug Weier, Nick Rad and five-time GRAMMY-winner Dave Clauss mixed select tracks. He further co-wrote songs with Paul Duncan, Ross King, Jonathan Smith, Mallary Hope, Molly Reed Grayson, Hale and Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark.

Blending a healthy mix of ready-made hits and deep cuts, the seeds of Heath’s new songs on Enough Already were planted in his backyard, a place where he has spent a good portion of time thinking, praying and mowing his steep plot of land that includes a small creek, a play set for his young daughters and a fire pit for the men’s group that meets at his house. Essentially, his backyard is the place where his current album grew.

Ironically, when the pandemic shut down touring in 2020, Heath spent an unexpected amount of time in other people’s backyards. He decided to play small, safe outdoor shows by invitation-only in select backyards across the country. These “Brandon in the Backyard” dates were so enjoyable that Heath is continuing the events, playing his new hits and fan favorites in backyards this summer.

Signed last year to both Centricity Music and Centricity Publishing, all the latest Brandon Heath music, tour and more news, can be found at: www.brandonheathmusic.com, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

About Brandon Heath:

A Nashville native, Heath quickly won the hearts of listeners when he released his major label debut in 2006. Along with his GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award nod and an Emmy Award, Heath has six No. 1 songs, including four Billboard Christian AC No. 1 singles to his credit: “See Me Through It,” “I’m Not Who I Was,” “Your Love” and the RIAA Platinum-certified “Give Me Your Eyes.” His eight Dove Awards include two consecutive Male Vocalist honors (2009, 2010) and a win for Song of the Year (“Give Me Your Eyes”). He has also been recognized as a top lyricist in his field with numerous songwriting accolades, including being named BMI’s 2014 Songwriter of the Year. Heath’s artistry and ability to connect with audiences have compelled wide media coverage across the nation to platform his story and music. Highlights include coverage in The New York Times, Billboard, People, The Wall Street Journal, Relevant, CBS Evening News, The Discovery Channel and as a presenter on the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

About Centricity Music:

The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company based in Franklin, TN. Founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, its artist roster includes Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Coby James, Cross Point Music, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, North Point Worship, Patrick Mayberry, PEABOD and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization, and they like it that way. The committed work of its staff and artists has yielded successes such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Dove Awards, K-Love Fan Awards, and multiple Gold and Platinum Albums and Singles. For more Information on Centricity Music, visit https://centricitymusic.com/.

See Your Shadow features a rustic Americana with “Take It To Your Grave”. Verses here are chosen with care for the balance held within proves to be poignant. Everything about it has this sense of intimacy to it. With each verse the narrative comes into full view. His uncanny ability to capture a very true and real dilemma feels vivid. By going for a realness there is a careful cadence, one that absolutely stuns.

The rest of the arrangement helps to punctuate the power of his words.

Right from the beginning there is a rural charm to it. With the atmosphere evoking a full-on open sky country, the rest of the song gradually comes into place. Right in the very heart of the thing rests those lyrics though, things that feel acutely real. Drums here opt for a ramshackle quality as the tempos have a laid-back tenor to them. Balance proves to be of the essence as it all comes together in a way that feels highly personal. Over the course of the journey there is a delicacy to be found, between the sense of being honest versus being right. The desire to prevent harm, to help protect a family, proves to be more potent than anything else. For the finale it all sweeps up in one final grand gesture.

“Take It To Your Grave” delivers a truly exceptional work, for See Your Shadow has a deft storytelling ability to it.

Steven Malcolm debuts episode two of his From The Roots docuseries that debuted on June 23. Episode two entitled, The Growth highlights Malcolm signing his record deal with IVAV, a division of Curb | Word Entertainment.

From The Roots digs deep into the upbringing and rise of the Christian hip-hop sensation. His latest album, Tree is an eclectic depiction of Malcolm’s past, present, and future. Recently, Tree accumulated more than 11.7 million combined DSP streams alongside the blazing hot single “Summertime” racking up more than 1.3 million combined DSP streams.

Steven Malcolm makes faith-driven hip-hop that’s as unique as his multi-cultural background. It’s a sound rooted in rap’s rhythmic delivery, pop’s modern melodies, and God’s word, glued together by an artist whose music has earned five Dove Award nominations and more than 70 million streams.

His new album Tree is an eclectic depiction of Malcolm’s past, present, and future. Delivering powerful rhymes straight from heaven, Malcolm offers a blend of alluring bops for any occasion. Arriving on the heels of the 5-track EP All Is True, Malcolm boasts Shaggy, Social Club Misfits, and KB features on the album.

Three-time GRAMMY nominee Danny Gokey recently announced his fall 2022 Jesus People Tour. The tour is set to feature chart-topping BEC recording artist Tasha Layton and Dove Award-winning recording artist Jordan Feliz. The Jesus People tour pre-sale is now underway here, with more dates to be added soon. Danny released his celebrated Jesus People album in July 2021; throughout the project, Gokey’s songs touch on love, gratitude, and truth.

“So excited to announce that I’m heading out on the Jesus People Tour with my friends Jordan Feliz & Tasha Layton this fall,” Danny posted. on social media “These are going to be such fun nights of music and worship, and I want to see you there!”

Jesus People 2022 Tour (tentative schedule)
September 29 – Dayton, OH
October 1 – North Attleboro, MA
October 2 – Burlington, NJ
October 7 – Durham, NC
October 8 – Meadowbrook, WV
October 9 – Camp Hill, PA
October 13 – New Albany, IN
October 14 – Michigan City, IN
October 16 – Grand Rapids, MI
October 20 – St. Louis, MO
October 22 – Quincy, IL
October 27 – Aiken, SC
October 28 – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 30 – New Bern, NC
November 3 – Meridian, MS
November 6 – Tampa, FL

Christian/Country, Gospel singer and recording artist Rhonda Towns (Dawn Records) celebrated a special honor at the 14th Annual Rhythm Of Gospel Music Awards held in Jacksonville, FL. The long-awaited highlight follows an eight-year hiatus and the motivated re-launch of her music career. Rhonda’s single, “Walking In Your Wonderful Light” (written by Teddy Hayes and produced by Billy Sherrill in collaboration with Towns) was nominated in seven categories and recognized with three 2022 Annual Rhythm Of Gospel Music Awards including: “CCM Christian Song Of The Year,” “Special/Event Instrumental Artist Of The Year” and “Praise & Worship Female Vocalist Of The Year.”

“The welcoming response (by both the industry and the fans) has been overwhelming and encouraging,” said Towns.“The impact of this song is what I faithfully envisioned and hoped for. I am honored that ‘Walking In Your Wonderful Light’ was accepted on the Gospel stage. Being nominated and attending The Rhythm Of Gospel Awards proved my vision to be true, and being a part of this event brought me back to where I truly needed to be–to connect spiritually in my heart and soul.”

Catering to all inspirational music genres and audiences, “Walking In Your Wonderful Light” dances with an upbeat pop groove, complemented by rhythmic percussion and soothing string instrumentation. Rhonda’s crystal clear vocals beam alongside the simplistic production to create an easy-does-it, refreshing listen. The uplifting lyrics share a message of inspiration and hope in a walk with God by our side.

Rhonda originally recorded the track in 2012; she re-recorded the tune, with the accompaniment of Jim “Moose” Brown on keyboards, at Sound Emporium Studios, Nashville. It charted at No 42 on the Nielsen BDSRadio Gospel Chart while the corresponding music video was broadcast on CMT Australia, IndiMusicTV, CMC TV-USA, Web TV Zuri, Zurich, and Switzerland.

“My goal is to pioneer, to open the door for inspirational country music in the Gospel format. Being recognized by The Rhythm Of Gospel organization is a wonderful first stepping stone,” Towns added.

Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin joined NBC’s TODAY Show to perform “Kingdom,” a poignant fan-favorite off their collab album, ‘Kingdom Book One,’ out now (6.17).

Additionally, Franklin and Maverick City Music co-founders Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay discussed the movement behind Maverick City Music, how the genre-transcending group continues to pave the path for minority representation in the world of gospel music and beyond, and the process behind the creation of their new music, which took place in a Florida prison and aims to shine a light on the plight of mass incarceration.

Maverick City Music and Franklin are currently headlining arenas on their Kingdom Tour, which has shattered multiple records since the 37-date trek kicked off last month. The tour continues tomorrow in Oklahoma City, OK, before heading to Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, TX, this weekend. Fans can purchase tickets to the nearly sold-out trek HERE.