Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist TobyMac is officially impacting radio with “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams).”  The new single, originally recorded for his GRAMMY-nominated album, LIFE AFTER DEATH, launched for adds this past Friday 2/24. The song made its radio debut on Jan. 30 exclusively on K-LOVE as part of a K-LOVE First event. 

Out of the gate, “Cornerstone” received 56 adds as Capitol CMG’s most added song of 2023 and the second most added song at Christian Radio this year. The single is currently reporting in the Top 20 on the Billboard Airplay and MediaBase Audience charts.  Listen HERE.

TobyMac’s latest single follows a string of previous hits from LIFE AFTER DEATH:  “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offer), “ which became the hitmaker’s 14th No. 1 on Christian Airplay; “Promised Land,” which peaked at No.2 on the AC Indicator and AC Monitored charts and reached Top 5 on Christian Airplay; and “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” which topped five charts and held on to No. 1 at Hot AC for 13 consecutive weeks. 

“Cornerstone” remains a personal declaration of hope for the singer and his family in the wake of his oldest son’s passing.

“What are you building your life on? Sometimes we may not even mean to, but we start building on the promises of this world. At times, it can be difficult to navigate.

I wrote this one with my brothers, Brian Fowler and Micah Kuiper. We were tired of the fogginess and wanted to say it out loud… We want to intentionally build our lives in every area on the solid rock. On Christ alone, the Cornerstone. All other ground is sinking sand,” he shares of the message behind the track. “Honored to have my man, Zach, on this one with me. I love this song, and I love Zach’s voice on it. He brought it to a whole ‘notha level.”

TobyMac surprised fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last weekend during a hometown stop on his “Hits Deep Tour” when he invited Williams to join him on stage to sing “Cornerstone” for the packed house. The 32-date trek runs through Mar. 31 and visits the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. tomorrow. In addition to a full headlining set from TobyMac, the tour also features Crowder, Cochren & Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian.

Cornerstone – TobyMac Ft. Zach Williams

Upcoming “Hits Deep Tour 2023” Dates:

Renowned singer, songwriter, worship leader Phil Wickham and GRAMMY Award-winning artist and songwriter Brandon Lake will be hitting the road together this summer! Transparent Productions announced this week the Summer Worship Nights Tour this August with special guest KB.

Pre-sale for the tour starts Friday, March 10th at 10am local time. Text the word SUMMER to 714-775-3787 to be the FIRST to receive the pre-sale code on March 10th.

Summer Worship Nights Tour 2023
8.10.23 | Tampa, FL

8.11.23 | Charlotte, NC

8.12.23 | Norfolk, VA

8.13.23 | Newark, NJ

8.17.23 | Minneapolis, MN

8.18.23 | Chicago (Hoffman Estates), IL

8.19.23 | Indianapolis, IN

8.20.23 | Reading, PA

8.24.23 | Nashville, TN

8.25.23 | New Orleans, LA

8.26.23 | San Antonio, TX

8.27.23 | Fort Worth, TX

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 2^nd, 2023– Pittsburgh’s Gary Pratt is an award-winning country musician who has gained fame on both national and international music charts. He blends the classic country sound with his unique musical approach to create songs that are toe-tappingly, boot-scoot-able, memorable and catchy.

His last single, “Sounds Like Whiskey to Me” is a testament to his craft, having reached #1 on the National Radio Hits airplay charts, while hitting the UK iTunes Top 10.  Now, Pratt is set to release the final single from his MTS Records juggernaut, “Something Worth Remembering.”

“’Til Your Boots Are Dirty” is being released on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. This new single represents Gary Pratt’s country heritage, and it serves as an ode to all things country.

Pratt says, ‘It reminds me of where I came from…The farms, the dirt biking, the mudding, and catching crawfish in the creek at my great Grandpap’s farm.  We also had a few chickens, horses and cows in a barn my Dad built, by our house. Believe me, there’s no way of getting around the dirt and mud when you raise animals like that.”

He continues, “I have a Soft-top Jeep Wrangler that I keep, for the most part, pretty shined up and cleaned. One day I was driving it, top down, on my way to Tonic Studio’s to record, when a guy pulled up next to me at a red light and yelled, ‘You better feed that thing a little mud.’

It made me laugh.  It validated that I had to record this song.  I thought if he only knew I was on my way to record a song about that very thing. If you listen to the very last line in the song, I used his inspiration: ‘You ain’t country til’ you feed ’em a little mud.’ Coming from the sticks and experiencing the true Country Life is a blessing.”

Gary Pratt and his singing partner, Kate Szaller will be opening for Confederate Railroad in Pittsburgh on March 9^th, 2023.

ABOUT GARY PRATT:

Gary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, and most of all, an energetic country entertainer, who connects with his audience.

He grew up in the small, old coal mining town of Slickville, Pennsylvania. In addition to being the front man for several local bands in the Pittsburgh area, he has had the experience of hitting the Nashville club and showcase scene.

He has had the pleasure of singing at the Tennessee State Fair, Rocky Gap Music Festival and CMA Fest. Gary has been the opening act for such greats as Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap and Crystal Gayle, to name a few.

Shayne Cook is a genre-bending artist traversing many an era of sounds to create magical listener experiences. His latest single is “Miles Away,” has already received critical acclaim across the board, both from listeners and musical industry peers.

The new song introduces an acoustic folk-rock pop sound that is paired with Shayne Cook’s signature minimalistic musical style and striking voice.

“Miles Away” was co written with Richard Grewar from Austin, Texas over video conference during the covid lockdowns and moved into the studio by Shayne for finishing touches.

While interpretation remains very much with the listener, the song seems to suggest walking away to be your own person no matter the noise the world around can create.

Having already reached the Top 25 on the UK iTunes Singer Songwriter charts, the new single is not only a significant addition to Cook’s discography, but also a notable contribution to his musical evolution.

Miles Away – Shayne Cook

ABOUT SHAYNE COOK:

Having debuted in 2020 with a 9-song LP titled “Epiphonetics,” Brisbane-born, Shayne Cook immediately created a strong cult following, given his raw talent and his unapologetic sense of expression.

Taking influence from the likes of Nick Cave, Alabama Shakes, Ainslie Wills, Thom York, and more, Shayne Cook is innovative and interprets the genre of folk music through a unique lens without being obstructed by trend.

See Your Shadow Song writing is a prominent production house that has been turning out international sales and airplay chart-toppers for the past 20 years.

Under the artistic direction of Michael Coleman aka “The Metropolitan Cowboy,” the musical conglomerate has racked up multiple iTunes #1 singles, while earning numerous industry awards, including a win at the recent Independent Music Network Awards.

Their last single, “Crazy Things Like That” enjoyed multiple weeks atop the National Radio Hits airplay charts. Now, See Your Shadow has released their latest single, “Whatever on the Rocks.”

‘Whatever on The Rocks’ represents a milestone for SYS, as it was one of the first songs that Michael Coleman and J. Richard Murray worked on together. Released on March 3^rd, 2023, the song flips the script on the usual country drinkin’ love song. 

Michael Coleman explains: “I was going through a really tough time when I wrote the song. I had gone through a break-up that left me with a broken heart for a number of years, so the original poem was told from my perspective as a bar patron drinking my troubles away. It gave real insight into a dark time in my life.”

He further added, “However, when we decided that the piece should be brought to life in a song, I changed the direction to tell the story not from my eyes, but through the eyes of the bartender and I don’t think that has ever been done before.

The song is very simple in its construction like the original poem, and I think it is that simplicity that makes the piece really intimate.”

After primarily being known for its dance club music, and its work in film and television, See Your Shadow Song writing rebranded itself and decided to switch its focus and sound to its first love, country and western. With a new stable of vocalists and musicians, See Your Shadow Song writing, has crafted and developed its new sound harkening back to the vivid storytelling and emotion of old-school country.

Tomorrow morning, March 1st tune in to NBC’s THE TODAY SHOW to catch Amy Grant’s one-on-one interview with Craig Melvin where she shares about recovering from her bike accident, what it felt like to receive a Kennedy Center Honor…. plus an exclusive announcement you won’t want to miss! 

Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist.

With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams.

Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. 

In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala.

Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. This year Grant is hitting the road and will be performing in 70 cities across the country.

Steven Curtis Chapman is already the most-awarded Christian music artist in history and as of this week, he continues his reign. His current radio single, “Don’t Lose Heart,” has hit No. 1, making it Chapman’s 50th career chart-topping song and the first artist to achieve this feat in the industry.

It was his single “His Eyes” from 1988’s Real Life Conversations album that put Chapman on the course to a plethora of No. 1 songs, a list that also includes “I Will Be Here,” “The Great Adventure,” “Dive,” “Live Out Loud,” and “For The Sake Of The Call.” Chapman shares this historic milestone with just a few select artists who boast 50 or more top radio hits, including Madonna, George Strait, and Conway Twitty.

“I’m completely blown away by the support for this song and for my music, even after so many years,” Steven Curtis Chapman exclaims. “To ever have a number one song at radio as an artist/songwriter is a dream come true, and to have fifty is simply unbelievable! This only happens because of an amazing team and a community of friends around me who have believed in the unbelievable. I’m grateful and humbled beyond words.”

“Don’t Lose Heart” was released in late 2022 and was the most-added song at radio for three straight weeks. As the first single from Chapman’s latest album, Still, he was inspired to write the song through his journey in the shallowed valley of grief and loss he and his family have traveled. He released a new version earlier this month featuring country artist Mitchell Tenpenny, a version that has quickly connected with listeners thanks to the song’s upbeat honesty and truth.

Holly Zabka, President, Provident Entertainment/Sony Music, shares. “We are so honored and excited to be a part of Steven’s 50th No. 1 song with ‘Don’t Lose Heart.’ This unprecedented and monumental achievement for Steven is a testament to the incredible artist and songwriter he is and can only be outshined by the countless lives that have been changed by his music.”

Chapman will be sharing “Don’t Lose Heart,” along with another fan favorite from the Still album, “Kindness,” as well as many of his top hits on tour. Kicking off this Friday, March 2, his “Still” Tour will hit 24 markets throughout the spring. Click HERE for the most updated tour schedule.

ICYMI: 5x GRAMMY-winning vocal powerhouse Naomi Raine and renowned vocalist TAYA joined forces to kick off Fox & Friends’ “Faith & Friends” concert series, which showcases some of the biggest names in Christian music leading up to Easter.

The two performed a never-before-heard mashup of “Jireh” and “Oceans” and gave fans a sneak peak of their co-headlining It’s Time Tour. Watch the full Fox & Friends performance, HERE.

The It’s Time Tour is a first-of-its-kind all female-led worship lineup that features co-headliners Naomi Raine, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, TAYA and Natalie Grant. Read more about the It’s Time Tour, HERE.

Naomi Raine & TAYA

GRAMMY, Stellar Award and DOVE Award winner Jonathan McReynolds performs “Your World” on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week. The performance can be seen below.

Last week McReynolds released his brand-new full-length album, MY TRUTH. MY TRUTH marks the fifth album release from the current 54th NAACP Image Award nominee. In celebration of MY TRUTH, McReynolds will embark on an 11-city tour, kicking off in Orlando, FL on April 13th. The MY TRUTH TOUR is in partnership with Compassion International.

Your World – Jonathan McReynolds

MY TRUTH was preceded by the Billboard #1 single, “Your World” – which spent 5 weeks at #1 on Billboard Gospel, “Your World” reminds the listener of God’s sovereignty – a bop, intentionally upbeat, and happy.

The song was written to help people lift the weights that hold them down. Known for bridging the gap between contemporary church music and the music of the past, Jonathan has included African American spiritual texts and the influences of Marvin Gaye. 

“Your World” will have listeners up moving and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. Jonathan McReynolds shares, “This song reflects my evolution and growth. I am not the same person I was when I wrote my first album. Now, I am secure enough to take more risks and remove any limits to my creativity. It’s God’s World, and we are just living in it!”

As one of the most successful Christian touring artists today, Grammy winner Chris Tomlin launches his “Stories Of Worship Tour” tonight. Chris will lead the attendees in a night that is centered around reminding people through worship and storytelling, that no matter where you are in your journey God is faithful, He is present, and He is here for you. Tickets for the tour are available atchristomlin.com.

“This tour is unlike anything I have done before and I can’t think of better partners to be joining us than Jockey Being Family Foundation and For Others,” shared Chris. “Every night will be filled with worship, laughter, making memories, and sharing stories about God’s continued faithfulness. So, to have the opportunity to shine a light on the foster care and adoption crisis through stories is something I am incredibly grateful for.”

Jockey and its charitable foundation, Jockey Being Family, are partnering with For Others for the tour as advocates for kids and families affected by foster care and adoption.

Founded by Chris and Lauren Tomlin in 2019, For Others operates in the belief that all individuals deserve a safe and secure home. For Others strives to prevent vulnerable children from being placed into the foster care system and offers aid and services to help restore the lives of those already in the system. To do this, For Others focuses on creating relational permanency through reunification, adoption, and mentorship. So far, For Others has helped deliver over $40 million to those affected by foster care in the United States. In 2023, For Others will help to prevent more than 90,000 children from being placed into the foster care system; support more than 30,000 families who are currently in the foster care space through counseling and wrap-around care; work to connect 800-1,000 young adults who are aging out of the foster care system be connected to mentoring families; and help to fund nearly 1,000 adoptions.

“This is so much more than a regular concert tour,” says David Nasser, President of For Others. “Vulnerable children in each of the 27 cities we visit will benefit for years to come. We’re thrilled to see the impact of these gatherings go beyond a single night of music.”

As one of the most recognized apparel brands in the world, Jockey has been providing comfort and care to generations of families for more than 145 years. As a third-generation, family-owned company, Jockey believes that family is everything, and giving back and supporting families is woven into the fabric of the company. That belief and a legacy touched by the personal adoption story of its CEO and Chairman, Debra S. Waller, who was adopted as an infant, led Waller to start the Jockey Being Family Foundation by helping adoptive families stay together forever by raising awareness, funding, and support for post-adoption services. The Foundation believes every child deserves to grow up with a loving family in a forever home.

“Through Jockey Being Family, we are dedicated to supporting and strengthening foster and adoptive families on their journeys, so they can stay together forever,” said Jake McGhee, VP and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Jockey. “And that’s why partnering with For Others Collective makes so much sense; two like-minded organizations coming together to help children and families, forging a movement that can have a substantial impact.”

Premier Productions is the national tour promoter.

2023 “Stories Of Worship Tour”