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Centricity Music Has Record-Breaking Year; Announces Three New Staff Members

The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music has a banner year in 2022, receiving RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications for Lauren Daigle and reaching the top of the radio charts four times led by songs from Brandon Heath, Jordan Feliz and Katy Nichole.

Billboard Chartbreaker Nichole went from being virtually bedridden due to her scoliosis to becoming one of the brightest new stars of 2022. She released her fist single Jan. 26, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” which went on to become the biggest song this decade on the Hot Christian Songs chart, holding 20-weeks at No. 1. Her second single, “God Is In This Story,” spent another three weeks atop that chart. The success is highlighted in this week’s Billboard Year in Music, the No. 1s issue with Nichole topping six categories, including: Top Christian Female, Top Christian New Artist, Christian Airplay and Christian Digital Song Sales.

Nominated for an American Music Award and a Dove Award (co-hosting and performing on the GMA Dove Awards Pre-Telecast) plus winning a K-LOVE Fan Award and making her Grand Ole Opry debut, Katy was also featured on the K-LOVE Christmas Tour 2022 and wrapped up successful tours with Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and more.

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Signed to Centricity Music in 2021, five-time GRAMMY-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath released his first full-length album on the label, Enough Already, April 22. The acclaimed album sparked 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 award-winning producers and songwriters.

RIAA Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz reached radio’s top position on multiple Billboard charts with his celebratory “Jesus Is Coming Back.” The song is featured on the 18-track deluxe version of Feliz’s acclaimed, third full-length album Say It from Centricity Music. The album combines pop, gospel and soul along with some of Feliz’s most transparent and personal lyrics to date.

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle has her GRAMMY Award-winning crossover hit, “You Say,” the longest-running No. 1 song of any genre on the weekly Billboard Hot charts, certified 5x-Platinum by the RIAA. Her second full-length album, Look Up Child, is also certified Platinum while her latest radio single and sixth No. 1, “Hold On To Me,” is RIAA certified Gold.

With the label’s continued success comes organic growth within Centricity Music, which announces three new hires. Tyler Osswald is named Digital Marketing Manager and Sarah Shinn joins as Marketing Manager, Radio. Camy McArdle comes on board as Sr. Manager Finance / Business Affairs.

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Bodie Performs Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” On ‘The Voice’ Live Finale

Bodie offered a powerful cover of a CCM classic during the Live Finale of NBC’s singing competition show The Voice on Monday, December 12th.

You can view his live performance of Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” below. To find out if Bodie wins this season, tune into The Voice tonight at 8pm ET on NBC.

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Lauren Daigle’s “The Price Fund” Donates $681,000 To Community Charities

Last week, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle, through her organization The Price Fund, wrapped up her season of fall giving with donations of $100k to New Orleans’ Ellis Marsalis Center, Roots of Music, NOCCA, KidSmart, and Young Audiences of Louisiana presented at her sold-out holiday performances at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre. The concerts, which have become an annual tradition for Daigle, provided the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance that music charities can bring to underserved communities by allowing several children and young adults to perform on stage. In addition to the New Orleans organizations, Daigle presented funds to Roots Music, Country Music Hall of Fame’s Words & Music, and Notes for Notes at her holiday concerts at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and 42Strong, Colorado Healing Fund, Music Health Alliance, Agape School and Greater Good Music earlier this fall, bringing The Price Fund’s Fall total of $681,000.

“I’m truly moved and inspired by the passion and commitment that I’ve seen from every single person involved with all of these organizations – not to mention the tireless and seemingly endless work done by their volunteers,” said Daigle. “The thousands whose lives they touch each and every day, not only provides light and hope for so many in need, it sets an example for all of us to follow and shows us what we do mean to each other.”

Through its partnerships and outreach The Price Fund, established by Daigle in 2019, is designed to provide care for both children and the elderly as well as those in need. She is committed to investing her time and actively works to heal through various means, including work with at-risk youth. Through donations made via ticket sales, merch, and streaming Daigle has distributed over $2.2 million to 37 nonprofits around the world.

For more information about The Price Fund visit: http://thepricefund.org/

Since the release of her GRAMMY Award winning, platinum certified album Look Up Child, Lauren Daigle has reigned on the Billboard Charts. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 Albums chart making Daigle the first female artist to simultaneously hit the Top 10 on both Billboard’s Pop and Christian Billboard Album Charts. After spending 100 weeks at No. 1, Look Up Child, also holds the record for the greatest number of weeks at the top of any individual album chart. In addition, the GRAMMY Award winning crossover hit, “You Say,” became the longest-running No. 1 song of any genre on the weekly Billboard Hot charts at an incredible 132 weeks and was recently certified 5x-platinum by the RIAA. Daigle has earned seven Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, ten GMA Dove Music Awards and sold-out concert venues all over the world

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Amy Grant Honored At 45th Kennedy Center Honors Event; To Air December 28

Tune in Monday morning to catch 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant on CBS Mornings.  Grant’s segment, an in depth interview with Vlad Duthiers, is the first among the five Honor profiles on the program.  CBS Mornings airs between 7-9am each weekday.

The Washington Post also recently profiled Grant, the first contemporary Christian music star to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.

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Grant accepted her honor last weekend during the taping of the annual broadcast and a weekend of events filled with family and long-time friends.  She recently posted a video recap on her socials, commenting:

“I’m still processing the whirlwind weekend at the Kennedy Center Honors. Somewhere in the telling of each of our stories and accomplishments, with laughter and tenderness, through the lens of friendship and connection, we all experienced the unifying impact of the ARTS in its many forms. Hats off to the Kennedy Center team for curating such a spectacular event that created a lifetime of memories.”

The Kennedy Center Honors will air December 28th at 8pm ET on CBS.

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I AM THEY Shares Recorded Live Stream Of Final Concert

I AM THEY shared a recorded live stream of their final concert, which can be viewed below. The band announced earlier this year (Sept 30) that they would be parting ways after fourteen years of ministry together.

“For those who may have missed it, or want to watch it again and again, here is the link to the recorded live stream of our final show! Thank you all for ur love and support,” the group posted on social media.

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Dj Maj Presents NYE 2022 Live Stream

Dj Maj, of TobyMac’s Diverse City Band, returns for another New Year’s Eve live stream on December 31st at 8 PM EST/ 7 PM CST. Throughout the 2020-21 global pandemic, Dj Maj served to curate virtual dance party experiences for homes across the globe. This interactive experience invited viewers to participate via live dance cam through the Zoom platform.

“It’s like clockwork. Every year since 2020 my social media DMs are filled with sporadic requests for another NYE party,” shares Dj Maj. “It seems like a combination of nostalgia and a genuine desire for connection with like minds. Such a special time.  So, here we are again.”

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The set list includes a combination of CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) and positive top 40 remixes. This season’s theme, Raviv (Rave & Revive) is a continuation of Maj’s desire to inspire the message of mental & emotional health through these performances (See www.djmaj.com/gethelp).

The fun starts at 7 pm (CST), on December 31st, 2022. Visit www.thefamdp.com for ways to watch and participate in the live dance cam. 

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Natalie Grant Enlists Cory Asbury For Powerful Recording Of “You Will Be Found”

Award-winning Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Natalie Grant puts a spiritual stamp on “You Will Be Found” from the celebrated musical-turned-movie Dear Evan Hansen. Enlisting the help of acclaimed singer/songwriter Cory Asbury, Grant’s moving version of the hope-filled ballad is available today (12/16) — listen HERE.

“The first time I ever heard this song, I was so overcome with how it just made me think of the message of the Gospel. The lyrics immediately made me think of the love of Jesus and how it has the ability to find every single one of us. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done, there’s never a moment that you are so far gone that the love of God can’t find you,” Grant says. “I feel like I have the opportunity, not only to let the love of God find me, but to then let the love of God shine through me so I can carry that light and that love to so many people who need to know the message that no matter who you are, when you’re broken and on the ground, you will be found.”

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“You Will Be Found (feat. Cory Asbury)” was written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and produced by Grant’s husband, Bernie Herms. The track has become an anthem for those struggling with anxiety and depression, and Grant prays her rendition will provide a source of encouragement and peace for listeners as she points to the ultimate hope found in Jesus in the midst of a busy holiday season.

The nine-time GRAMMY nominee will wrap the 2022 “K-LOVE Christmas Tour” alongside Danny Gokey, Brandon Heath, Tasha Layton and Jon Reddick this weekend as the multi-artist outing makes final stops in Texas and Arkansas.

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Harmony Dreamers To Release Emotional, Spirit-Lifting Holiday Single

With a mission to bring together talented musicians from all around the world, Harmony Dreamers is a unique musical endeavor led by Byron Lee Scott. With their latest album, featuring a roster of diverse musicians from different fields of expertise, the band raced to the top of the UK iTunes and airplay charts with two singles.  “I Come From Earth” currently sits at #2 on the UK Talk Radio airplay chart, while the “Nashville Jam mix” of the song reached #12 on the country sales chart.  Now, Harmony Dreamers have announced an emotional new single, “Without You.” With a release date of December 16th, 2022, the single is an ode to people who will be celebrating the 2022 holiday season without a loved one. The emotional single aims to infuse listeners with hope, while also letting them know that someone out there is going through the same situation.

Scott says, “The more I listen to this song, ‘Without You,’ with the upcoming holidays, it just tears me up, the timing. Two people very close to me, my older brother and my adopted son, just broke up with long time live-in partners, just within weeks. When I worked on the cruise ships, it was not uncommon during the holidays for people to be grieving and trying to find peace.”

He further added, “There were certain healing songs I played for them that they still message me about years later, even though I only knew them for 15 minutes.”

Watch the lyric video for “Without You” (available on December 16th)

Although Scott plays many instruments throughout their debut album, this is the first release on which he plays all of the instruments and performs all vocals.

Harmony Dreamers’ sensational debut album, “I Come From Earth,” is a truly global record in both outlook and execution. The new studio project of prolific songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Byron Lee Scott, it offers a timely message of worldwide unity with contributions from an array of top-flight musicians from every continent, including 20 international backup singers.  Ultra-melodic, rich in cultured harmonies, gorgeous orchestrations, and gentle psychedelia, Harmony Dreamers has earned comparisons to timeless greats including Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Steely Dan, and Crosby Stills & Nash.  “I Come From Earth” melds diverse influences with a lyrical through-line of connection, togetherness, and optimism.  For more information, please visit http://www.harmonydreamers.com 

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Country Chart-topper Lady Redneck Follows Top 10 iTunes Holiday Single with “The Christmas Song”

Dallas-based singer-songwriter, musician and social media personality Lady Redneck closes out the year with a cover of the Mel Torme classic, out on December 16, 2022.

Since her solo debut in 2017, Lady Redneck has been a force to be reckoned with in the country music scene. Her quirky personality, paired with her signature country and Christian music sound, has brought her international fame and recognition. She is now bringing 2022 to an end with a memorable cover of an iconic Christmas single, “The Christmas Song.” Her rendition of the Mel Torme classic is the follow-up to her Top 10 UK iTunes Holiday chart single, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” “The Christmas Song” will be available on all major platforms on December 16th, 2022.

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In 2022 alone, Lady Redneck has enjoyed a string of international iTunes hits, including 5 Top 10s, including the #1 smash, “Pray for Peace.”  Those singles have amassed over 100K Spotify streams, as well. Her rabid fanbase of more than 1 million followers on social media have helped to crowdfund her music releases.

ABOUT LADY REDNECK: Stephanie “Lady Redneck” Lee is a country artist from Dallas, Texas. Her high energy performances and fun, tongue-in-cheek songs are making the world sit up and take notice of this blonde bombshell. Though she doesn’t look the part, her small-town roots and quirky personality have earned her the “Redneck” name that she proudly displays. She writes from the heart. Her songs are true-to-life and based on her real, honest moments and stories.

Stephanie Lee was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and raised until she was 12 years old, in a little town called Howe, Idaho, population 23. Before junior high her parents moved to the BIG CITY of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Stephanie Lee played in the family band, Dusty Boots, that performed all over the northwest. She grew up playing the guitar, piano, bass, fiddle, mandolin and drums. The family sold 40,000 CDs during their career. Now, Stephanie is doing her own thing, releasing her own songs and earning the respect of both fans and the industry’s toughest critics.

More details about Lady Redneck, and ‘The Christmas Song’ can be seen at http://www.ladyredneck.org. 

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Bee Cee Moh Readies ‘On God’ Ep, Collaborates With Boomplay Music & Selfie City for Listening Party

After a short hiatus, Bee Cee Moh is back and set to hatch more new music!

Wrapping up a wonderful year, the Macmomoh music recording artist and gospel music minister will be releasing a new body of work in the form of an Afro-pop EP titled “ON GOD”. The forthcoming project heavy on Afrobeats influences showcases Bee Cee Moh’s versatility as she taps into her love for the genre.

According to the singer, “ON GOD” is an Afro-Gospel project that captures the totality of God’s faithfulness, love, and grace upon her life. The EP is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Africa’s largest streaming platform, Boomplay Music, on Dec 16th, 2022.

Supporting the release, Bee Cee Moh in collaboration with Boomplay Music and Lagos’ first-ever selfie studio and Gen Z hub, Selfie City, will host a Listening Party for “ON GOD” EP on Sunday, Dec 18th, 2022. The event will also feature a Meet & Greet session with the artist, Free Photoshoots, and other varieties.

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Venue: Selfie City (2nd Floor, Ise Oluwa Plaza, Opp. Nepa, Jankara, Abu le Egba, Lagos)

Admission: Boomplay App on Device

– Bee Cee Moh (real name, Blessing Chidinma Momoh) is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and gospel music minister. Since making her graceful debut with “Daalu” in 2017, she has served several well-received songs to her growing fanbase. She dropped her first album, iTAGG, in 2018, highlighted by the fan-favorite “Wo Mi,” and “Immanuel”. In 2021, she released “The WonderLines Project (Vol 1) – a collection of African Medley, with over 400K streams digitally.

CONNECT with Bee Cee ‘Moh

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @Beeceemoh

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