Singapore has just lifted most Covid restrictions that have been in place since the pandemic started, Christian music artists Keith and Kristyn Getty announced today that they will perform at the 5,000 people at The Star Theatre on Saturday, May 28 – one of the biggest concerts in that city in the last two years. Under the Covid restrictions, mass gatherings were prohibited.

The Gettys, the pre-eminent modern hymn writers in the world today, will bring a Gospel message to the people of Singapore at the state-of-the-art venue, which has hosted music’s elite including Bob Dylan, Elton John, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tony Bennett and many others.

The trip will mark the Gettys’ first performance in Singapore. However, the group is already well-known in that city-state. “Surprisingly, our biggest audience in the world is in Singapore; it is consistently the number-one ranked city for streaming our music,” said Keith Getty. “This speaks to the remarkable strength and health of the church there.”

“We are excited to have the Gettys come to Singapore and remind Christians here about the importance of singing together in worship, especially through such trying times like this pandemic” said Christopher Chia, senior pastor of Adam Road Presbyterian Church, which is hosting the concert.

The Gettys will perform hymns from their recent albums, including Sing! In Christ Alone – Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference  a live recording from their annual conference on congregational singing, and Confessio – Irish American Roots, which traces their journey back to Northern Ireland and celebrates the Scots-Irish-American roots of their modern hymn writing.

For information about Getty Music: https://www.gettymusic.com/

For details about Adam Road Presbyterian Church and tickets to the concert: https://arpc.sg/getty/

MNRK Music Group is elated to announce its 16 nominations for the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The powerful night of faith and music will take place in Atlanta on July 15 and 16. MNRK’s very own Jonathan McReynolds, James Fortune, Todd Dulaney and Josh Copeland collectively bring in 16 nominations.

With several nominations across the Stellar Awards categories, hit-makers Jonathan McReynolds and Todd Dulaney lead with 7 nominations each. Award-winning artists James Fortune and Josh Copeland follow with their own respective nominations.

A complete list of MNRK Music Group’s Nominations can be seen below:

Category 1 – Artist of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 3 – Male Artist of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 5 – Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 6 – New Artist of the Year
-Josh Copeland; No Fear; Anointed Sounds / MNRK

Category 7 – Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 9 – Producer of the Year
-Todd Dulaney & Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 10 – Contemporary Duo/Group of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 12 – Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 16 – Contemporary Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 19 – Music Video of the Year
-Never Let Me Down; Olu Samuel Emedobi; FIYA World / MNRK (James Fortune)

Category 23 – Special Event Album of the Year
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 27 – Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Tyler Siemen; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 28 – Praise and Worship Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK

The nominations for the 37th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced and TRIBL Records, one of the trailblazing labels in the Christian, Gospel, and Inspirational music, received 6 nominations. TRIBL’s GRAMMY-winning super group Maverick City Music earns six nominations including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for the Billboard Gospel #1 single, “Jireh.”

Co-Founder & President of TRIBL’s Records, Stephanie Valcarcel, says, “Our artists and creative teams work effortlessly all year to share the gospel in new and inspiring ways both sonically and visually. We are honored to have our work recognized by the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and its voting members.”

The Stellar Awards, which are the most prestigious awards in Gospel music, will take place on Saturday, July 16th in Atlanta, GA.

A complete list of TRIBL Records nominations is below.

Category #1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Maverick City Music; Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition; TRIBL Records

Category #2: SONG OF THE YEAR

“Jireh” (Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #5: DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

Maverick City Music, Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #10: CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

Maverick City Music, Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #23: SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A Very Maverick Christmas; Maverick City Choir; TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #28: PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition; Maverick City Music; TRIBL Records

Awakening Events and Awakening Foundation announce that multi-GRAMMY and GMA Dove Award  winning artist and songwriter Zach Williams will continue his headlining tour this fall. Kicking off September 14 and running through November 20, the Zach Williams Fall ’22 Tour will hit 36 major markets such as New York City, Colorado Springs, Baton Rouge, Phoenix, and Austin, and feature special guest Ben Fuller. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 13. Click HERE for more information.

A Fan Appreciation sale also begins this Friday, allowing fans to save 20% on tickets with the exception of VIP tickets. The special sale will run through May 27.

Additionally, Williams’ fall tour will offer something even more special than ever before for VIP ticket holders. In partnership with the Salvation Army, for every VIP ticket sold, a food box will be given to a family in need in the community, providing enough meals to feed a family of four for an entire week.

The announcement of Williams’ fall tour run follows the success of his 35-city spring tour, where 30 of the 35 shows sold more than 90% of their capacity, while 23 stops officially sold out. Curtis Pinkerton, Director of Marketing for Awakening Events, shares, “There is something very special happening on the road with Zach Williams right now. The experience of a Zach live show is unlike anything we have in Christian music today, and we’re excited to share this experience with more fans on the Fall ’22 tour while most of all, helping families in these communities.”

All VIP ticket holders will be able to participate in the VIP Exclusive Eat & Greet Experience, which includes:

• One (1) entry to pre-show VIP Eat & Greet full-course gourmet dinner prepared by Napa Valley, CA-based professional Chef Paul Fields
• The opportunity to meet Zach Williams and get a photo*
• Premium concert seating
• Early access to shopping at the merch table
• A commemorative VIP tour laminate and gift bag

Enjoy an amazing meal while also making a difference in your local community. This is a very limited offer and additional specifications apply. Visit HERE for more information.

“This fall, we’re gearing up for the biggest tour we have ever done,” Williams exclaims. “Every song, album, and show I’ve done has led me to this moment. I’m bringing my good friend Ben Fuller along and we will tell our stories and sing songs about grace and redemption while playing brand new music and old favorites. Come and see what Jesus is doing this year at the Fall 22’ Tour with us!”

RCA Inspiration celebrates multiple nominations for the upcoming 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, with multiple artists nominated for their album and song projects over the past year in 17 categories. Eighteen Stellar Award nominations for hit artists Mali Music, Kelontae Gavin, Travis Greene, Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling, and Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) include the major categories of Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Album of the Year, and Choir of the Year, along with nominations in Contemporary, Traditional, Urban/Inspirational, and Praise and Worship categories.

Garnering seven nominations for a live EP collaboration is chart-topper Mali Music (K Approved Enterprises/RCA Inspiration). As a co-performer on the Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music hit collaboration album Jonny x Mali: Live in LA, their 2021 project of live performances was released in partnership between Mali’s imprint K Approved Enterprises, RCA Inspiration, Jonathan’s Life Room Label and MNRK. The Stellar Award nominations on the Jonny x Mali: Live in LA project include: Artist of the Year, Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, Special Event Album of the Year, and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year. Separately, Mali is also named in his appearance with singer Amethyst on her song “Redeemed” (ft. Mali Music), nominated for Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year.

Garnering five nominations is chart-topper Kelontae Gavin (Marquis Boone Enterprises/RCA Inspiration) for his album The N.O.W. Experience. His Stellar Award nominations include: Male Artist of the Year, Traditional Male Artist of the Year, Traditional Album of the Year, Praise and Worship Album of the Year, and Praise and Worship Song of the Year for his hit single “Great.” 

Garnering two nominations is chart-topper Travis Greene for his album Oil + Water. His Stellar Award nominations include: Male Artist of the Year, and Contemporary Male Artist of the Year.  

Garnering two nominations is the album from the acclaimed Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling (HezHouse Entertainment/RCA Inspiration), Third Round. Their Stellar Award nominations include: Choir of the Year, and Traditional Choir of the Year.  

Separately, chart-topper Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) received a nomination in the Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year category, as a co-performer on the Lil Baby x Kirk Franklin track “We Win.” Released in May 2021, the song was featured on the Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack, which was released by Republic Records and Warner Bros. Pictures.

The 37th Annual Stellar Awards will be taped in Atlanta, GA, July 15th-16th, 2022.

Melanie Penn will release her sixth studio album, More Alive Vol. 2 on July 15, featuring a full album with 10 songs and multiple videos. The talented artist released four music videos this winter/spring to give her audience a taste of the incredible music she will deliver in mid-summer.

In January 2022, Penn started releasing four songs from her album, “The Story,” “Look Up,” “Just Jump,” and the original version of “The Melody.” All four songs are currently available on YouTube and all listening platforms, with Penn’s full album releasing on July 15 that will be available at all music outlets.

Penn has once again teamed with Nashville producers Ben Shive and Cason Cooley for the project. Shive is producer for all of the songs on More Alive Vol. 2, with Cooley co-producing five of the recordings. The recording process with the team this time around was easier, since socially distance restrictions were lifted. Penn and her team were able to get into the studio for the first time in two years and work in person with the musicians.

“The covid era was so painful for all of us but I have to admit it yielded some of my favorite songs to date. In another time I would never have written songs like ‘Peace’ or ‘The Story’ – as usual God brought beauty from ashes! I lamented the covid era for a long time but after everything I’ve learned I wouldn’t go back to my ‘2019 self!”

When Penn released More Alive Vol. 1 in 2020, the country was dealing with Covid-19 that led to isolation in homes, fear of the disease and an uncertain future. In 2022, struggles still remain with different issues, but Penn delivers uplifting songs and thoughtful lyrics to share the hope that only God can give. Her albums flow with consistent messages for fans and listeners, that once more brings a wide range of songs that always come back to the dependence on our faith.

Penn’s journey with the songs and music of her new album comes with heartbreak, since the music was written during the long Covid era when she was caring for her father’s battle with cancer, who eventually passed away in 2021. However, the strength of Penn’s faith poured into her songs. The soothing “Peace” tells us how to overcome adversity while anchored in God’s promises, whereas “Follow You” musically describes how we deal with the emotions of our heart, although God can make it a gift of an open door. “He’s Got the Whole World” is one of the more upbeat songs on More Alive Vol. 2, where the song delivers an answer that God is totally in control, no matter the situation.

Stay tuned with Penn on her website and social media, as she will have new videos in May, June and July, along with an album announcement on May 23.

More Alive Vol. 2 Track Listing:
1.    The Story
2.    I Will Trust
3.    How To Sing
4.    Just Jump
5.    Look Up
6.    Follow You
7.    The Melody
8.    Psalm 23
9.    He’s Got The Whole World
10.    Peace

For the fifth consecutive time, leading saxophonist Beejay Sax returns to the prestigious Eko Hotels for this year’s edition of the praise experience, headlined Beejay Sax Live.

Beejay Sax Live is a unique praise concert organised with the sole aim of bringing together individuals, young and old, irrespective of tongue, tribe and status, to offer relentless praise to God.

Date: Sunday, May 15th 2022
Venue: Eko Hotels and Suites.
Time: 5pm prompt.

Ministering: Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, Chigozie Wisdom, Tosin Bee & Adeyinka Alaseyori.

Tickets and reservations:
www.beejaysax.com
Contact details- 08058982828

Thy Kingdom Come, an interdenominational revival worship meeting that will be held at OVO Arena Wembley, London on Sunday 24th, 2022 has confirmed that its ticket will be out on the 9th of May 2022.

Anointed Gospel music ministers who will be gracing the program live in the UK includes Nathaniel Bassey, a Gospel music minister, recording artist, songwriter, and producer, who also serves as the Pastor of The Oasis- The Youth Church of RCCG, The King’s Court. Lagos, Nigeria.

Minister Victoria Orenze, a renowned worship leader, songwriter, and music producer who also serves as a Pastor at Jesus Unhindered Ministry would also be ministering. Nonetheless is also Dunsin Oyekan, popularly referred to as ‘The Eagle‘; a songwriter, worship revivalist, and convener of the Code Red Worship Experience & The Outpouring revival movements.

Thy Kingdom Come is a God-given project being put together by believers who feel led to contribute to the emblems of the fire of revival that God is stirring in the United Kingdom.

Powered by Compassion International and Premiere Productions, an all-new summer festival tour is set to hit the road this year.

The All This Future festival tour is set to feature an impressive lineup including Hillsong UNITED, Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, Johnnyswim, Tauren Wells, Kari Jobe with Cody Carnes, We The Kingdom, Andy Mineo, Dante Bowe, Anne Wilson, KB, Blessing Offor, Taya, Social Club Misfits, Ryan Ellis and Benjamin Hastings with different artists appearing on different dates.

The All This Future 2022 Tour is set to kick off in Scranton, PA on July 25 and run through August 11 with a stop in Austin, TX. A public pre-sale for tickets is set to go live on May 13. For more information, visit allthisfuturetour.com.

Tentative tour schedule:
JUL 25 – SCRANTON, PA – THE PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
JUL 26 – BRIDGEPORT, CT – HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AMPHITHEATER
JUL 28 – WILMINGTON, NC – LIVEOAK BANK PAVILLION AT RIVERFRONT PARK
JUL 29 – JACKSONVILLE, FL – DAILY’S PLACE
JUL 30 – ORANGE BEACH, AL – THE WHARF AMPHITHEATER
AUG 1 – CINCINNATI, OH – THE ICON FESTIVAL STAGE AT SMALE PARK
AUG 2 – FRANKLIN, TN – FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER
AUG 3 – CAMDENTON, MO – OZARKS AMPHITHEATER
AUG 5 – LINCOLN, NE – PINEWOOD BOWL THEATER
AUG 6 – ROGERS, AR – WALMART AMP
AUG 7 – BRANDON, MS – BRANDON AMPHITHEATER
AUG 8 – SOUTHAVEN, MS – LANDERS CENTER
AUG 10 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – PAYCOM CENTER
AUG 11 – AUSTIN, TX – GERMANIA INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER

In honor of Mother’s Day, Hillary Scott welcomes her mother, Linda Davis, to Country Faith Radio. Linda shares her experiences as a working mother and grandmother, and recalls how her Christian upbringing was formative during her early years as a singer. Tune in and listen to the episode in-full this Sunday (May 8) at 8am PT / 10am CT / 11am ET or anytime on-demand at apple.co/_CountryFaith

Linda Davis Shares Her Experience Being Hillary Scott’s Mother and Grandmother To Her Children
I’m a working mother still, a working grandmother still, I’m a working wife. I’m doing the same thing I’ve always done, thankfully, what a blessing.

Linda Davis On The Value of Her Christian Upbringing
I want to be sure my story includes my Christian raising, because that’s everything. I’m so thankful. Not that I stayed on the straight and narrow the whole time. But I’m not pretending – don’t want y’all to think that – it was always there.

Linda Davis Shares When She Discovered Her Passion For Music
I discovered my singing voice when I was just a little girl. After seeing Loretta Lynn on the Grand Ole Opry on my TV set, watching HeeHaw, seeing Barbara Mandrell and so many, Tammy Wynette… And I loved the guys too: Ronnie Milsap, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Merle… All of that spoke and sung to me.

Linda Davis Opens Up About Meeting Hillary Scott’s Father For The First Time
My goodness, I was 19 and he was 20, and he was just a handsome man – he still is. Back then it was like, “Oh goodness I just saw a beautiful man.” And when he opened his mouth to sing, you know, you just see talented people and you’re just attracted to them. I guess he must’ve felt the same.

Hillary Scott Shares What She Would Tell Her Younger Self
I’d say “Hold on.” The tired you feel, and the miles on your car are worth it because it’s really you’re having so much fun. And you get to a point to where you miss what it felt like, for it to feel new.