Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Tauren Wells will release his new album, Joy in the Morning, on June 10. The tracklisting for his new collection was recently posted. “We are so excited about these songs and are praying that they impact you right where you are. This album has been 2 years in the making and after the years we’ve had, it feels so good to bring these into the world this summer,” Wells shared on social media.
Joy in the Morning, Wells’ third album and first for Capitol Records/CCMG, follows 2021’s Citizen of Heaven (Live), which received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. He also received GRAMMY and NAACP Image Awards nominations for “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),” his 2021 duet with H.E.R. On Joy in the Morning, Wells pushes the limits of what people might expect from him, combining sonically adventurous music with a deep, abiding message.
Fans who pre-order the digital edition of Joy in the Morning will instantly receive “Empty” and “Fake It.” The album is also available in Wells’ online store along with an exclusive line of Joy in the Morning merchandise, which includes t-shirts, long-sleeve shirt, hats and more.
Joy in the Morning track listing:
Fake It (Feat. Aaron Cole) Use A Friend (Feat. Jon Keith) Come Home Crazy About You Empty Up Afraid With You (Feat. Tiffany Hudson) Joy In The Morning When We Get There Has To Be God
The REVERE Brasil project was birthed out of a writing camp and spiritual connection when REVERE and Oni Music partnered up to host collaborative bilingual writing camps from worship leaders and songwriters all over Brazil, the UK, and the USA.
What transpired was a spirit of collaboration even in the middle of the pandemic and having to work via Zoom with translators, learning the style and worship culture of different nations. After finally being able to connect in person when the Brazilian team visited Nashville in January 2022, REVERE Brasil is the first step to releasing a collaborative body of work that features Ana Paula Valadao, Gabriel Rocha, Gabriel Guedes, Nivea Soares, Isaias Saad, Central 3, Corey Voss, Lucy Grimble, Steph MacLeod, and Selah.
The new project compiles two years of bilingual songs being nurtured with REVERE’s heartbeat at the centre; one of reverential worship pointing to Jesus – the person not the act of worship – as well as a sense of comradery. REVERE Brasil is an 8-track EP with songs in Portuguese and English that carry the expression of a movement seeking to unite nations in reverence of the Lord.
Citizens have been writing songs that tell true and relatable stories since the beginning. The Seattle-born alternative band don’t shy away from writing lyrics and melodies that reach deep places in their audience’s souls.
They bring people together around vulnerability and acceptance, and their new single ‘Everything And More’, announcing a brand new album later this year, continues to invite us into the journey of faith Citizens candidly explore through songs. ‘Everything And More’ emerged as lead singer Zach Bolen sat at the piano, “when I think back on it,” he says, “this song was a springboard for discovery.” From this moment, every song came from living in a space of revelation and admission that perhaps God was bigger than one could possibly know.
Citizens introducing their upcoming project with this song is no coincidence, ‘Everything And More’ is only the tip of the iceberg of Zach’s journey of unlearning and reimagining the scope in which he, and in turn we, view God.
Sonically, the new single expands on this concept with a soundtrack full of surprises. From starting on a sound bed of compressed piano and fresh beats, ‘Everything And More’ grows into an expansive track where layers of 80s synths, dreamy strings and echoing voices of Zach’s kids yelling in the background collide into a song oozing with fun and creativity. “Everything And More” is available now.
Mercy Solomon who won Artist of the year Award at Mighty hand music record label in 2021 has decided to move on with her career to the glory of God.
From mighty hand music facebook page post, in search of artist for management deal, we found a talented contemporary gospel artiste “Mercy Solomon”(it is our goal to ensure that young artists are brought to light).
Mercy Solomon is a super talented singer with great vocals from the South-south (Akwa Ibom state) parts of Nigeria. She has proven to us that she is worth it and we have decided to walk her through this journey.
We intend to share the good news given to us freely from Christ to the ends of the earth, we intend to cultivate more lives for Christ jesus via the sound of music.
We, therefore, use this platform to support gifted ministers under our label to leverage on their gifts for the spreading of the gospel to a larger audience. For where our legs can’t reach, our voices can reach!. And on this foundation, Mighty hand music Record label is founded Of Christ.
Other Artists that are signed to mighty hand music record label include: (1)Bishop Mighty (2)King James (3) Doreen shine (4) Frank Minstrel (5)Un-Touch
Renowned gospel minister and graced recording artiste, Mercy Chinwo has emerged the winner in the Best Gospel Artiste of the Year category of Clout Africa Awards 2022.
The announcement was made during the Clout Africa Awards event (Raise the Underground) which took place live on their official social media platforms on Monday, May 2nd, 2022.
Sinach, Limoblaze, Tim Godfrey, Moses Bliss, and Hle are other Gospel artistes that were nominated in the Best Gospel Artiste of the Year category.
Curb | Word Entertainment’s Sidewalk Prophets, along with Instruments Of Joy, is excited to announce their Great Big Family Reunion event at the historic Ryman Auditorium on July 4, 2022, making good on the promise of a free show before the release of their last album, The Things That Got Us Here, in 2020, as the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To thank their fans, who claimed all tickets for the original show in 2020 within six hours of release, for all the love and support over the years, the event will be free. The Great Big Family Reunion will also be the band’s first ever fan destination event, hosting Sidewalk Prophets’ biggest fans from across the country. Tickets will be released through AXS starting 5/13 HERE – all tickets are non-transferrable and require a photo ID.
Sidewalk Prophets front man Dave Frey shares, “We’ve been waiting a long time for this moment. It’s a time to appreciate the fans for all that they’ve done for us over the years, and of course we might throw in surprises too. We can’t wait to share this experience with everyone!”
Fans can expect to hear music from the band’s entire catalog, including their most recent release, The Things That Got Us Here. Following the show, fans can enjoy Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th fireworks, set to be the largest fireworks show in the city’s history. Title sponsor Instruments Of Joy, a Christian-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will be collecting instruments at the show to donate to impoverished communities. Fans are encouraged to bring a gently used, high quality instrument to the Instruments Of Joy donation center on site. In addition, financial contributions of $200 or more will purchase an instrument for a musician in need and $20 will purchase a gig bag. Donations can be made at the concert or on their website at www.instrumentsofjoy.org.
For more information regarding Sidewalk Prophets, go to www.sidewalkprophets.com. For Great Big Family Reunion tickets available 5/13 via AXS, click HERE. For more information regarding Instruments Of Joy, click HERE.
Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson continues to make history with her chart-topping debut album, My Jesus, which has claimed the number one spots on the Billboard Top Christian & Gospel Albums, Billboard, Top 200 Christian & Gospel, and landed Top 10 on the Billboard Album Sales chart. The album has also made recent CCMG history, scoring the biggest debut week in over 15 years by a Capitol Christian Music Group-signed new artist
In addition to topping the Billboard Christian & Gospel albums charts, Wilson’s My Jesus dominated in other categories – placing within the Top 8 on the following charts: Billboard Internet Album, Billboard’s Digital Album, Billboard’s Current Digital Albums, Billboard’s Current Albums Sales, Billboard’s Top Albums, and Billboard’s Album Sales.
“I never would’ve dreamed I’d be releasing a record to the world and it going number one in the first week,” says Wilson. “God is so faithful and I’m just blown away by His goodness! All Glory to God. Here’s to all He will continue to do through this project!”
“Every once in a while a special new artist comes along that stands out from the rest. Anne Wilson is already breaking new ground and setting records with her debut album. We couldn’t be happier to be her partner and celebrate this major milestone with her.” -Brad O’Donnell (CCMG, Co-President)
“Anne is a one of a kind talent. It’s so encouraging to see the fans respond to such an amazing album and creative expression from Anne. We are so excited about the debut numbers. We are honored and proud to be Anne’s partner to get her music out to the world” -Hudson Plachy (CCMG, Co-President)
Fans can look forward to the highly anticipated music video for her soulful track with Hillary Scott “Mamas,” premiering this Wednesday, May 4th, just in time for Mother’s Day.
“She [Anne] is destined to dominate the charts with her tear-jerking track, ‘Mamas.’” -CMT
“Wilson is fully embracing her calling to join the music industry and excels at producing inspirational anthems.” -American Songwriter
Renowned Worship Leader, Dove Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Producer of hundreds of songs sung around the world that make Jesus loud, Yancy Wideman Richmond authors her first book with the recent offering of Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship available now wherever books are sold. Echoing the cry of her heart and ministry, the book was written to help children’s ministry leaders in churches create a rhythm of worship.
Full of prophetic, practical, and power-filled truth, this long-awaited book and highly sought-after resource encompasses Yancy’s life ministry of leading kids into the presence of Jesus by using examples from the life of King David, as well as her own personal experiences. Through Sweet Sound, Yancy is purposed to empower the reader to raise up kids who desire to live a life of worship on a daily basis, not only on Sundays, as they unlock the power of discipling kids in worship.
Challenging those in children’s ministry and church worship to “STOP just doing songs and START leading worship,” Yancy shares the importance of making disciples who know what it means to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.
“I have a dream that one day every church leader will champion worship to happen in the disciples they are making,” says Yancy. “I want to help kids learn the rhythm of running to the Father in everything they go through. If we can begin teaching them that from the time they are young, and give them practice through repetition over the weeks and years ahead, then we will have a generation of adults that understand the importance of their worship to God. One of the ways we taste and see that He is good is by experiencing His presence. Worship is a gateway to that presence. I want to leave kids wanting more of who He is and longing for time spent in the presence of our loving, heavenly Father.”
In Sweet Sound, Yancy gives readers a clear understanding on why worship for kids matters and what Jesus says about it, noting that each person, no matter what age, was designed to praise and that our worship includes the praises of children, which are powerful, beautiful and sweet.
“Can you imagine children singing out, with their whole hearts, praises to their King?” asks Yancy. “It’s quite possibly the sweetest sounds you will ever hear! It matters,” continues Yancy. “Jesus himself said, ‘From the lips of children and infants, you, Lord, have called forth your praise.’ (Matthew 21:16 NIV) Together let’s learn to lift up the sweet sound of praise we were made for!”
Through this game-changing resource and book, the author will: * Share important worship leading tips based on King David’s example in scripture. * Unpack specific “How to’s” ranging from introducing new songs, creating motions, supporting families, leading preschoolers and planning intentional worship sets. * Help leaders expand the vision and practically learn to make time count while leading and discipling children in worship every week.
Yancy’s hope is to open the eyes of leaders to see what worship should be in our churches and how to set healthy spiritual goals while offering practical pro-tips that have been tested and proven to help leaders plan, evaluate and find success at leading kids worship. Furthermore, the principles in Sweet Sound will show leaders how to cultivate daily disciplines and expressions of worship through power-filled ministry in the church as they raise life-long followers of Jesus.
The book’s foreword is written by Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated worship artist Kari Jobe, who is also a fellow mom and worship leader at The Belonging Co Church in Nashville, TN. Jobe shares, “In this book you’re going to read not just Yancy’s personal story and what God has revealed to her about worship, but also His heart to move through you, and the practical ways you can cultivate the sweet sound of children’s worship, helping them encounter His presence in life-changing ways.”
Jobe continues, “Whether you’re a pastor, leader, parent or student, I’m praying the Holy Spirit will speak to you clearly in the pages ahead that Yancy has so prayerfully and anointedly written…As you experience God’s tangible, wonderful, life-changing presence, may you cultivate an atmosphere for kids to fill the air with a sweet sound of worship.”
Michayla White, CEO for the International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM), adds,“This book will empower you to unlock the power of discipling kids in worship so that they live lives of worship on a daily basis. No more just doing songs on Sundays. Let’s shepherd the hearts of our kids to praise and adore their Redeemer! This book gives you the foundation and principles needed to move that vision forward in unity. Grab your copy of Sweet Sound by Yancy today. It’s for you and anyone passionate about the discipleship of kids. Fair warning: your own relationship with Jesus and worshiping Him will be so enriched and deepened in the process.”
In addition to Sweet Sound, Yancy just released her newest album April 22 entitled, Out of This World, from her popular Yancy and Friends, Little Praise Party series, which won her a 2021 “Children’s Album of the Year” GMA Dove Award for Ready Set Go. This latest music offering for young children, written by Yancy and produced by Stephen Leiweke, may be previewed at https://youtu.be/m_SIWPWo7KE or streamed at Apple Music, Spotify and more.
Urban inspirational star and 5x Stellar Award-winner Pastor Mike Jr. just scored his third consecutive Billboard #1 song, with the hit single, “Amazing”. “Amazing” is an inspirational cover of the Gnarles Barkley classic, “Crazy”, that talks about the “amazing” goodness of God. The song was created during a performance flow in Jacksonville that went viral. Immediately he knew it was important to share the message and the moment with the rest of the world. Pastor Mike Jr. has given show-stopping performances of “Amazing” both at the 2021 Stellar Awards where he was named “Artist of the Year”, as well as at the 2022 Super Bowl (Source: Variety) Gospel concert special where he was accompanied by Ceelo Green.
When asked about the victory, Pastor Mike Jr. says, “I’ll never take moments like this for granted! To be a new artist, independent, and have three consecutive #1 singles is unprecedented! It’s proof God is doing the impossible!” He continues, “I’m grateful for my brother Jevon Hill producing it, and Adia Andrews co-writing it with me. None of this would have been possible without you two.” Along with celebrating being number one, he has been named as an ambassador for the 2022 World Games (Source: Billboard) to be hosted in Birmingham, AL and is also currently on the final ballot for the infamous Stellar Awards in EIGHT categories including “Song of the Year”, “Album of the Year” and the coveted “Artist of the Year” that he won last year.
Megachurch pastor turned gospel solo artist scores his first chart-topping song with his debut single, ‘Your Presence is a Gift’! Smith has garnered worldwide attention with the single being promoted as “one of the top worship ballads of the year”.
When asked of the awesome feat, Smith says, “I’m so overwhelmed! For decades, I didn’t pursue music because my older mentors advised me to focus on preaching.”
He continues, “During the pandemic, I decided to record this song to honor my deceased mother and to encourage people who were dealing with grief and loss. I wanted people to know that that regardless of the feelings of absence that we can have, God’s ‘Presence is a Gift’!” The song’s writers include E. Dewey Smith, Andrea Fisher, Darius Paulk, Elvis Williams, John Webb Jr. Jules Bartholomew, and Natalie Sims and was promoted to radio by Tracey Artis of I Hear Music.
https://youtu.be/GeN8H0yYTtw
While Smith is not only at the top of the charts for this amazing single, he is also on the final ballot FIVE TIMES for the biggest night in gospel music: The Stellars. He is currently nominated for “Male Artist of the Year”, “New Artist of the Year”, Traditional Male Artist of the Year”, “Traditional Album of the Year” and “Special Event Album of the Year”.
“Your Presence is A Gift” can be streamed on all digital platforms and hardcopies of the album, God Period, can be ordered on edeweysmith.org.
