Category: NEWS

Colton Dixon To Appear On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on June 8

This Thursday, June 8th, Colton Dixon will perform his latest chart-climbing single “My Light,” on The Kelly Clarkson Show.  Check local listings for airtimes, and if you miss it, Dixon’s full performance will post to The Kelly Clarkson Show’s social channels that afternoon following west coast airings. “My Light” is now spinning on 70+ stations and hit the Top 20 on the Mediabase Christian AC chart this week

Dixon recently performed the track, found on his new CANVAS EP, to a live audience on FOX & Friends, as well as his Song of the Year-nominated “Build A Boat” with multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett on the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, broadcast on TBN June 2nd.

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Last week Dixon released an acoustic version of “My Light,” and will be hitting the road throughout the summer leading up to The Love & Light Tour, which he’ll co-headline with Jordan Feliz this fall.  Fans can text “Love and Light” to (615) 845-4896 to be the first to learn about dates and presale tickets.

CANVAS and “My Light” follow the biggest song of Dixon’s career to date “Build A Boat,” which, at 10 weeks became the longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, also spawning “Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett),” with MULTI-PLATINUM and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett.  Both tracks follow his Atlantic Record debut and No.1 song, “Miracles,” which also boasts over 94 million global streams.

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YB Shares Trailer For Upcoming Album

YB shares the official album trailer for Dreams Don’t Have Deadlines. This project is YB’s most anticipated independent release to date. The tracklist can be found below. The album is available for pre-order now and is expected later this summer (July 7).

TRACKLIST:

1. HOSTAGE

2. MOUNTAIN

3. GRAPEVINE

4. PRAYING HANDS

5. LIGHT

6. B.I.G.

7. PLAY FOR KEEPS

8. TAKE IT THERE

9. THOUSAND MILES (Interlude)

10. KEEP FIGHTING

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Announcing The Air1 Worship Now Concert At Red Rocks On Oct. 23 With Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake

The Awakening Foundation, powered by Awakening Events, announces the first-everAir1 Worship Now Live at Red Rocks concert on Monday, October 23, 2023. Headlined by Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake, the one-night-only event at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre located in Morrison, Colorado will also include performances by Brian & Jenn Johnson, Shane & Shane, and Jon Reddick.

“Air1 is excited to bring an epic night of worship to an iconic venue with some of our favorite worship leaders who have helped Air1 listeners worship through their days over the last four years,” shares Mandy Young, VP of Radio. “This is one concert that is NOT to be missed.”

Tickets for this very special event go on sale Thursday, June 15 at 12 pm ET. Supported by World Vision and Altrua HealthShare.

Concertgoers to this anticipated evening will be immersed in the captivating atmosphere of Red Rocks, where the power of Worship will transcend all boundaries and bring people from all walks of life together as one to experience the soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake, joined by Brian & Jenn Johnson, Shane & Shane, and Jon Reddick.

As long-time followers of Worship music or newcomers seeking solace and inspiration, Air1 Worship Now Live at Red Rocks promises to be an evening of pure connection and celebration, where the universal language of Worship unites everyone.

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Rachael Lampa Wins Breakout Single At The K-Love Fan Awards

Singer/Songwriter Rachael Lampa was awarded her first K-LOVE Fan Award for her song “Perfectly Loved” ft. TobyMac for the “Breakout Single” category. The fan-voted awards were taped at the iconic OPRY house on May 28th and aired on TBN on June 2nd.

Lampa also performed her award-winning song at the awards and was nominated for three total categories. “Perfectly Loved” was co-written with Andrew Ripp and Ethan Hulse and released on Holly Street Records. It was promoted by Boxer Poet / Chris Hauser.

“This has been such a sweet and healing season in so many ways,” shares Rachael Lampa after winning. “Being able to share who God is to me and for it to resonate with others is so redeeming of the past 10+ years of not doing music. And being able to do this all while spending sweet time with my babies and family and community, what a gift.”

“Perfectly Loved” was Lampa’s comeback song after a long break from doing her own music. The No. 1 song was inspired by both her inner-healing journey and her work in prison ministry with a non-profit that is founded and run by her family, called People Loving Nashville. This has become a theme for many of her new songs including “Wild Ones” and her newest release “Somebody To You.”

She continues, “My song, ‘Perfectly Loved’, actually came about at a time when I was not thinking about doing music again, it was not on my radar. I was spending a lot of time with my family’s non-profit. Serving people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and other struggles.

I was telling them about some of the women in the prison I was working with and how their love for God was brought to life again- it made me think about 14-year-old me. About the little girl who started to believe over time that the more I accomplished, the more I performed, the more success I had, and the more worthy of the love that I was – if I ever messed up, I would ruin it all.

This song is sort of a letter to those girls in prison, but also a letter back to young Rachael. About how God’s love is so perfect that we don’t have to fight for it, we don’t have to earn it. It is so cool to look in hindsight and see how God’s love followed me all the way through and finds me now. His love is perfect! We are made from it, we are made for it, and there is nothing we can do to lose it. “

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Anne Wilson & Capitol Christian Music Group Align With Universal Music Group Nashville For New Music

Universal Music Group Nashville and Capitol Christian Music Group are teaming up for the release of new music from award-winning artist Anne Wilson. Tallying more than 600 million global streams, Wilson has won two GMA Dove Awards and earned a GRAMMY nomination for her 2022 debut album, My Jesus.

The Kentucky native is one of Nashville’s most inspiring young trailblazers, mixing the heart of Contemporary Christianity with the sound of Country music.

“From the moment we first met Anne, it was clear she had a special talent and an incredible story and message,” adds Capitol CMG’s Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy. “It’s been so rewarding to be a part of the success she’s had with her debut project and we are thrilled to have UMG Nashville and Cindy Mabe as partners for this next chapter. We believe there’s no ceiling for what Anne can achieve.”

Photo ID (L-R): Maggie Laws (Story House Collective), Matthew West (Story House Collective), Anne Wilson, Kolby Vetter (The Neal Agency), Austin Neal (The Neal Agency) Photo credit: Danielle Piazza
Photo ID (L-R): Maggie Laws (Story House Collective), Matthew West (Story House Collective), Anne Wilson, Kolby Vetter (The Neal Agency), Austin Neal (The Neal Agency) Photo credit: Danielle Piazza

“Anne Wilson is a boundary-pushing artist who belongs in both Christian and Country music formats and cultures,” shares UMG Nashville Chair & CEO, Cindy Mabe. “She’s here to take her story and the power of her music to new audiences while continuing to be an ambassador of faith in youth culture and beyond within the Christian music audience.

She’s unique and dynamic in sound, purpose, and spirit, and getting to partner with her, her team at Story House Collective, and Hudson Plachy and Brad O’Donnell and their team at Capitol Christian Music Group is a great privilege.”

Adding to her powerhouse Nashville team, Wilson has also signed on with boutique talent agency The Neal Agency.

“I am so excited to partner with UMG Nashville, and with The Neal Agency,” says Wilson. “Over the last two years, I have watched God open doors for my music that I could never open for myself. I see these new partnerships as another open door to share the message of hope, faith, and the love of my Jesus to an even broader audience. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”

Next up, Wilson will take the stage at RiseFest in Iowa on June 9, CMA Fest in Nashville on June 10-11, and will perform at the Grand Ole Opry on June 16. She is set to release her personal track “Seventh Of June” on Wednesday (6/7).

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Brandon Lake On How “Gratitude” Has Impacted Him

Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Fan Awards winner Brandon Lake made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where he talked about the impact his hit song “Gratitude” has had on him personally and he shared how his recent collaboration with Thomas Rhett came about. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN on June 2nd at 8 pm ET. For more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.

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Charlotte Smith Boldly Discusses Faith & Musical Inspiration

Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Retired WNBA player Charlotte Smith made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where she talked about boldly discussed her faith in the sports world and reflected on her biggest CCM musical inspiration. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN on June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.

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Jason Crabb Talks Performing With Mac Powell & “Good Morning Mercy”

Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Jason made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where he talked about performing with Mac Powell at the Fan Awards and reflected on the success of “Good Morning Mercy.” Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.

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Jeremy Camp Talks Taking The Opry Stage With His Daughters

Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Jeremy Camp and his daughters Bella & Aerie made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where Jeremy reflected on the emotion of taking the stage with his daughters and what advice he has given them on their musical journeys. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.

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Jon Reddick & Tasha Layton Talk Collaborative Fan Awards Performance

Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Jon Reddick & Tasha Layton made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where they talked about their collaborative Fan Awards performance. They also shared powerful testimonies about how they have seen God move in their lives. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.

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