Curb | Word Entertainment’s We Are Messengers hits #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart with “Come Way May,” which spent its 11^thweek at #1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart, marking the group’s first single to hit #1 on both Mediabase and Billboard charts and the longest running #1 song on the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart for the last 52 weeks.

“God’s kindness has always been obvious to me, but today is extra special and a sweet example of how fond He is of people like us,” shares We Are Messengers front man Darren Mulligan. “I am so very thankful for our management team, Curb | Word Entertainment, and our incredible promo team who have brought this song to radio. We cannot express our gratitude for the never-ending love, support and encouragement of every single radio station in the USA. I’m honored to be a part of this community, and We Are Messengers will continue to share the news of Jesus with a world that needs Him more than ever.”

One of the most respected acts in Christian music, We Are Messengers will be hitting the road with Casting Crowns on “The Healer Tour” beginning 2/17 and departing on the first leg of their headlining “The Wholehearted Tour” with special guests ApolloLTD and Stephen Stanley on 4/17, after recently wrapping a string of dates on TobyMac’s “Hits Deep Tour” and Newsboys’ “Step Into The Light Tour” at the end of last year. Find tickets and more information about We Are Messengers HERE.

The Dove-nominated collective has charted 12 singles at Christian radio and debuted its third full-length studio album, Wholehearted, which features the #1 single, “Come What May,” in October 2021– listen to the 12-song collection HERE. For more information about the K-LOVE Award winning group, visit www.wearemessengersmusic.com.

Reach Records kicks off 2022 announcing pre-sales for We Are UNASHAMED TOUR which kicks off March 17^th in Austin, TX and travels to 13 cities across Midwest, South, and Southeast regions ending April 10th in Orlando, FL. The tour, branded We Are UNASHAMED references Roman’s 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes!” The verse developed from a mantra and into a movement for Reach Records, its artists and believers of the 116 Lifestyle. The lineup will include electrifying performances from Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, Tedashii, 1K Phew, Gawvi, Wande, WHATUPRG, and Hulvey! Ticket sales begin TODAY, Wednesday, January 26^th.

Along with the tour announcement, Reach Records has released a new, We Are UNASHAMED EP, featuring three singles: “Represent II,” “Pa’ Que Sepa,” and “Otu Otu Isii.” Musically, the We Are Unashamed EP showcases Reach Record’s commitment to expanding the 116 music, movement, and lifestyle globally. “Represent II” featuring Wande, 1K Phew, Wande, Trip Lee, and Gawvi is a turn up version of Lecrae’s Represent ft. Tedashii, originally released on Lecrae’s 2004 debut album, Real Talk. “Pa’ Que Sepa” (translated ‘So You Know’ in Spanish) featuring Tommy Royale, Brayan Booze, Don Ryvcko, Cardec Drums, and Emanuel Lara; and “Otu Otu Isii” (translated ‘One One Six’ in Igbo) which features Limoblaze, Tedashii, and Wande.

“We really wanted to unite cultures with this EP and show the world that the Unashamed message is global and bigger than where we’re from,” shares Lecrae, artist, co-founder, and president of Reach Records. Lasanna “ACE” Harris, VP of A&R who produced “Otu Otu Isii” adds, “We get so much love and support from Africa, so on Otu Otu Isii we wanted to amplify that support, blend genres, and ultimately rally around the banner of proclaiming our faith to the world.”

“The abstract graphic of the eclipse on the We Are UNASHAMED EP packaging and tour artwork is a symbol of the good news spreading across a world and people of different cultures coming together under the same sun!” shares Reach Creative Director Kevin Hackett. “The eclipse also represents a transition and an awakening that we all felt when we gave our lives to Christ. We want to represent the power and the joy in that awakening and share it with the masses.”

The new We Are UNASHAMED EP is currently available on all digital music streaming platforms. Click this link to stream https://116.lnk.to/WAU.

We Are Unashamed Tour Dates *subject to change

March 17 – Austin, TX
March 18 – Houston, TX
March 19 – San Antonio, TX
March 24 – Chicago, IL
March 25 – Cincinnati, OH
March 26 – Indianapolis, IN
March 27 – Columbus, OH
March 31 – St. Louis, MO
April 1 – Tulsa, OK
April 2 – Dallas, TX
April 7 – Birmingham, AL
April 8 – Jacksonville, FL
April 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
April 10 – Orlando, FL

Fresh off his Silver Anniversary Songs and Stories with John Berry Christmas Tour, GRAMMY Award-winning country singer/songwriter, John Berry, has signed an exclusive distribution deal for his upcoming ten-song, faith-based project, Find My Joy with Gaither Music Group, known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling  recordings.

“Gaither Music Group is honored to partner with John and his team for this special recording,” stated Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “John has impacted countless people with his songwriting, performances and radio hits.  He has developed a brand of faith and family that brings uplifting entertainment as well as encouragement to listeners, and we are excited to introduce his renditions of these timeless songs on the Gaither platforms.” 

“I have been dreaming of recording a faith based record for years, and the opportunity for this project came at the perfect time for me,” remarked John Berry. “Having a powerhouse distribution company on our team makes this a dream come true and many prayers answered.”

With Gaither Music Group now on board, John Berry’s extended team also includes an impressive and tenacious list of  industry firms including Leadership Artists (management), B! Noticed Public Relations (publicity), The Press House (publicity) and Atomic Music Group (booking).

John is currently booking his upcoming 2022 tour in support and promotion of his new album and singing his fan favorite hit songs. Catch his performances in a city near you. 

John Berry Tour Dates:
2-11-2022 – Greensboro, GA – Festive Hall
2-12-2022 – Cartersville, GA – Grand Theatre
3-09-2022 – Arlington Heights, IL – Hey Nonny
3-10-2022 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
3-11-2022 – Stevens Point, WI – Lee Sherman Dreyfus University Center
3-12-2022 – Eau Claire, WI – Pablo Center at the Confluence
3-25-2022 – Columbus, OH – Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen
4-02-2022 – Norwood, MA – The Norwood Theatre
4-29-2022 – Live Oak, FL – Suwannee River Jam
6-19-2022 – Panama City Beach, FL – Holiday Inn Resort
1-22-2023 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Country Music Cruise
More dates to be announced soon . . 

The much anticipated 7th album by Gospel music minister Chris Shalom titled “I Delight.” is finally out today the 27th of January, 2022.

It’s been close to 4 years since the release of Chris Shalom’s last album release titled “My Beautifier.” We have seen several other releases during the interval, including the worship series with his group WordBreed. The series gave spiritual relief, especially during the lockdown as the gospel of peace was saturated all across the globe at a time of distress.

Other solo releases during the period in view include “Jesus,” “The Name of Jesus,” “Asante Yesu,” and “Bigger” featuring Hezekiah Oduola. 

Chris Shalom offers new, exciting and inspiring tracks as none of the previous releases made it to the album tracklist. The album has 10 tracks in all. It features collaborative works with Gospel music minister Ayo Vincent, Tanzania’s Joel Lwaga and Kenya’s Guardian Angel. It is not a wonder that Chris Shalom extended the collaboration on the album to east Africa since he has a very wide fanbase from the region.

Tracks on the “I Delight” album include the title track, “Infinite Love,” “Truth and Life,” “Manifest” and more. See tracklist below.

Chris Shalom had released a track off the album on the 23rd of January, 2022 titled “Suddenly.” This was done to whet the appetite of the waiting audience.

According to Chris Shalom, the album was prayerfully and carefully put together for the edification, upliftment and the entertainment of every listener all across the globe. If you have ever listened to any of Chris Shalom’s work, then you already know that it is nothing short of anointed, amazing, inspiring and impactful.

The album is now available exclusively on the boomplay platform. Get the album below:

https://www.boomplay.com/share/album/39542555

Connect:

Twitter: @shalom_chris

Instagram: @ministerchrisshalom

Facebook: Chris Shalom

Urban Gospel Artists, Snatcha @soulsnatcha & @NikkiLaoye have officially kicked off their @MeetTheSnatchas Podcast 

The music couple announced the podcast with a catchy, fun-filled 1 Minute love & family themed video intro montage. 

With its rising views on YouTube since its release on Friday, Snatcha & Nikki have created a much needed platform to discuss and deal with Relationship & Family Issues within the Christian Community & beyond. 

More than Music, It’s all about LOVE, LIFE, RELATIONSHIPS, BLENDED FAMILIES, MARRIAGE, FATHERHOOD, SEX, STEP- PARENTING, RAISING CHILDREN RIGHT and everything in between!

They kick off the podcast with Episode 1: Nikki’s Story – Dealing with Divorce 

Starting first, Co-Host, @NikkiLaoye shares her personal story about dealing with divorce, the backlash & how God’s Love pulled her through. 

She never lost her joy and she wants to sprinkle some of that on you today.

Watch & Listen in every week as they share their personal truths & inspire you with their opinions & advice on important topics in a fun-filled atmosphere while dealing with the elephants in the room.

Tune in on their “Meet The Snatchas” YouTube channel and Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (search for “Meet The Snatchas”) 

Get the Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/MeetTheSnatchas 

Watch, Listen and Be inspired. 

Got Any Questions? Contact the Snatchas via email: [email protected] 

It’s Time for you to #MeetTheSnatchas 

Follow us on Instagram: @MeetTheSnatchas 

Award-winning supergroup Newsboys kick into 2022 with the title track of their latest release, Stand, with longtime friend and former bandmate of Michael Tait’s, the incomparable TobyMac. The single and lyric video will be available January 28^th with the former video to follow shortly.  The group’s swiftly selling “STAND TOGETHER” tour with special guests Danny Gokey and Mac Powell launched in mid-January.

“Stand” is written by Michael Tait, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka and proclaims the faith of a believer through the trials and victories facing us today. Member Michael Tait says, “We tried to write a song that speaks to the very purpose and mission of every human, we finished the song and were like ‘this feels like an album theme’.  Let’s face it, I am a man of color, and people are trying to tell us black and white can’t get along. So, when people ask you ‘where do you stand?’ we hopefully say that it lies within. To also have our longtime friend and brother Toby join us on the single is such a blessing.  It feels like such an anthem for today and we hope it affects the listener as we intended.”As the second release from Stand runs up the charts, the group will be traversing the country in the following markets:

GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Walker Hayes released his highly-anticipated Country Stuff The Album, available everywhere on January 21. Including rising single “AA,” recent release “Drinking Songs” and smash hit “Fancy Like,” Hayes continues to deliver on his second full-length album via Monument Records. Download/Stream Country Stuff The Album HERE.

The 13-song project showcases why fans love Hayes’ music. Featuring his signature witty lyrics, sticky melodies and autobiographical storylines, he doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Hitting on sobriety, loss, love and country fun, the album was produced by Hayes with Joe Thibodeau and Multi-GRAMMY Award winner Shane McAnally.

“Country Stuff The Album is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it,” says Hayes. “Every song on this album is a piece of who I am. I’m grateful I get to put out music that is 100% me, and that really is about my life. I hope people can relate in some way.”

You can catch Hayes on the third hour of Good Morning America on 1/21 where he will debut new track “Life With You” and talk about the new album. Tune into ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT. Next week, Hayes will be on Good Morning America again on 1/26 to talk about what release week felt like, and share a performance of smash hit “Fancy Like.” Tune into ABC on 1/26 at 9:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. CT.

In conjunction with the album release, Hayes will launch 13 hand-drawn and animated NFT’s celebrating each track via Solo Music. Each NFT will be available for auction starting at 12 p.m. CT on Friday, 1/21 through 12 p.m. CT on Monday, 1/24. For more information visit https://www.solomusic.io/collections/walkerhayes

Country Stuff The Album Track Listing:

1. Drinking Songs
2. AA
3. Life With You
4. U Gurl
5. DeLorean
6. Fancy Like
7. Craig (feat. MercyMe)
8. What You Don’t Wish For
9. Country Stuff (feat. Jake Owen)
10. I Hope You Miss Me
11. Briefcase (feat. Lori McKenna)
12. Cry
13. What If We Did (feat. Carly Pearce)

Hayes will kick off his headlining tour, The Fancy Like Tour, in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Jan. 27, 2022.

10-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Tauren Wells, received his first-ever NAACP Award nomination in the “Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song” category for “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),” his 2021 duet with H.E.R. The single also earned a GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song”. The hit track highlights a timely and empowering message, encouraging listeners to hold on to hope in the midst of darkness. Wells shares the nomination honor with the genre’s heaviest hitters, including Kirk Franklin and Cece Winans.

Recognized as the nation’s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the 53^rdNAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color across more than 80 competitive categories spanning film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts. The NAACP Image Awards are set to take place on Saturday, February 26th.

Faith Artist Agency has added Rockfest Records’ The Protest and BEC Recordings’ Lion & Bear to their roster of premier Christian artists.

These talented acts are joining a lineup that already includes Christian music mainstays like Kutless, Disciple and Remedy Drive. For Faith Artist Agency owner Brandy Wahlman, the additions fit perfectly in line with the agency’s mission.

“Lion & Bear bring a beautifully creative sound that’s different from any other on the roster. The Protest are road warriors who have established themselves as one of the strongest artists on the Christian rock scene with their high-energy shows and a message of hope,” Brandy shares about the recently signed additions. “We are grateful to be able to partner with some of the best artists in Christian music, and we are looking forward to serving these two new artists!”

The booking agency will also begin representing The Whosoevers founder Ryan Ries and media personality Trevor Talks, both solely for festival appearances.

Although each with their personal passions and visions, each of the artists on FAA’s roster embody the goal of seeing hope, healing and change brought into individual communities through the hope of Jesus Christ. That’s the vision that the agency was founded on, one that continues to allow them to offer the most impactful events possible.

Nashville-based Big Future Music Group’s President Ryan Wesley Smith announces the label has entered into a joint venture with Truss Records, led by Tyrus Morgan effectively immediately.  I AM THEY will be the debut act and first release for the venture.  The group just kicked off their 2022 tour as part of the popular WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR across the US.

Big Future Music Group President Ryan Wesley Smith says, “We are honored and thrilled to bring the talents of I AM THEY into our universe, along with the launch of Truss Records with our dear friend Tyrus Morgan. To have I AM THEY as our debut signing is exciting. Their hearts, professionalism and unbelievable presence is paramount in developing key components of a burgeoning entertainment company. Couple that with a unique and viable message of hope in their well-written songs–this is exactly our mission for Big Future.”

In a few short years, I AM THEY has racked up unprecedented numbers on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes and YouTube. Today, I AM THEY is considered one of the hottest acts on the scene.  With numerous award nominations, including the GMA Dove Award for “Best New Artist”, and several coveted major tour billings, the band is poised for a strong and steady climb.

Truss’ Tyrus Morgan states, “What an honor to be able to support I AM THEY through our new label imprint with Big Future Music Group. This band has always been able to write songs that speak straight to the heart, and we are excited to dream with them and bring even more of their signature sound and heart for God to the world.”

Matt Hein of I AM THEY adds, “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Big Future Music Group and Truss Records! Through the years, our band has been fortunate to be paired with, and championed by, some of the truest, most supportive and talented creators on the planet. The team at Big Future passionately holds this bar high and, as we step into this next season together, it is our prayer that God would take I AM THEY further and deeper into ministry.”

I AM THEY is managed by Co-Lab Management, booked by Jeff Roberts & Associates and is on Big Future Entertainment Group/Truss Records. The group plans to release a new single this quarter along with a brand new worship project.

TOUR DATES:
01/07 – Charleston, WV (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/08 – Columbus, OH (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/13 – Augusta, GA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/14 – Tampa, FL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/15 – Jacksonville, FL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/16 – Atlanta, GA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/20 – Evansville, IN (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/21 – Hoffman Estates, IL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/22 – Des Moines, IA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/23 – Little Rock, AR (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/27 – Peoria, IL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/28 – Indianapolis, IN (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/29 – Lexington, KY (Winter Jam Spectacular)
01/30 – Ypsilanti, MI (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/04 – Mobile, AL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/05 – Knoxville, TN (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/06 – Charlotte, NC (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/10 – Wichita, KS (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/11 – Kansas City, MO (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/12 – Tulsa, OK (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/17 – Fort Wayne, IN (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/18 – Grand Rapids, MI (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/19 – Nashville, TN (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/20 – Tupelo, MS (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/25 – Columbia, SC (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/26 – Greensboro, NC (Winter Jam Spectacular)
02/27 – Roanoke, VA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/04 – State College, PA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/05 – Cincinnati, OH (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/06 – Southaven, MS (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/11 – Greenville, SC (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/12 – Birmingham, AL (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/13 – Saint Charles, MO (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/17 – Reading, PA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/18 – Norfolk, VA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/19 – Raleigh, NC (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/20 – Louisville, KY (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/24 – Springfield, MO (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/25 – Bossier City, LA (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/26 – Oklahoma City, OK (Winter Jam Spectacular)
03/27 – Allen, TX (Winter Jam Spectacular)

Big Future Music Group is home to Abby Robertson, Chris August, Stillman, Will Edwards, Bayside Worship and I AM THEY with Truss Records.