This Christmas season, multiple Dove Award and GRAMMY® Award winner Amy Grant will once again join Vince Gill for their annual Christmas at the Ryman residency. The beloved holiday tradition returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for 12 shows, running December 14–23.

Together, Grant and Gill celebrated their 100th show at the Ryman Auditorium in 2023, making them the first artists in the venue’s history to headline 100 times.

Before kicking off Christmas at the Ryman, Grant will join the Christmas Together arena tour with Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, marking the tour’s second year. The legendary trio will begin their string of US shows on November 27 in Columbus, OH, and end on December 8 in Loveland, CO.

Along with her landmark Christmas tours, Granthas announced the release ofTennessee Christmas: 10th Anniversary Edition, out November 13 via Capitol CMG/Amy Grant Productions. The special reissue features 4 new tracks. including 2 collaborations: “To Be Together” featuring CCM favorite CAIN, which is out now; “Still Can’t Sleep” featuring powerhouse vocalist Franni Cash; as well as newly reimagined versions of “From The Cold (The Family Mix)” which includesVince Gill and their daughter Corrina Gill; and a wonderfully haunting rendition of Christmas favorite “What Child Is This (By Candlelight Mix).”

The announcement follows Grant’s appearances on The TODAY Show and ABC News Live earlier this month, where she discussed her album The Me That Remains, her first album of original songs in 13 years that was released in May. Produced by ten-time CMA Award winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mac McAnally, the album finds Grant reflecting on healing, connection and the passage of time while leaning into her instincts as a singer-songwriter. The collection includes the Woodstock-inspired “The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm)”, “How Do We Get There From Here” (feat. Ruby Amanfu), “The Saint,” and the title track “The Me That Remains.” Grant released the deluxe version of The Me That Remains on October 2.

With more than 30 million albums sold and 2.2 billion global streams, Grant has spent five decades building one of American music’s most enduring careers. She was the first Contemporary Christian Music artist to earn a platinum record and reach No. 1 on the pop charts, and her career has earned her six GRAMMY Awards and a 2022 Kennedy Center Honor.

CCM Magazine reveals Jonathan Roumie, star of the global series The Chosen, as its November 2026 cover artist in a deeply personal conversation about the music that shaped him, the extraordinary responsibility of portraying Jesus and the emotional toll of bringing the crucifixion to the screen for Season 6, debuting exclusively on Prime Video on November 15.

The November cover package arrives alongside today’s release of The Songs Inspired by The Chosen: Seasons 1-5, a new album featuring artists and songwriters responding to the series through music. CCM Magazine will present the first live performance of Franni Cash’s “Beautiful Faith” from the album, with Blessing Offor set to debut his song later in November exclusively at CCM’s YouTube Channel.

For Roumie, seeing the world of The Chosen inspire a full musical project is both moving and unexpected.

“To see an entire album full of these fantastic, amazingly talented musicians, artists, singers and writers being inspired by the show to create their own music and put their own stamp on their experience of our art is humbling and exciting,” says Roumie.

The interview also looks ahead to the first three episodes of The Chosen Season 6. Roumie describes the crucifixion storyline as the most demanding work of his career, and an experience that followed him far beyond the set.

“Season 6, about the crucifixion, for me was the most amount of sacrificing of my own identity in a role than anything I’ve ever done previously in The Chosen or anything else in my life. And it extended beyond work, beyond filming and playing a character. I’d be in church and I’d look at a crucifix and I’d just start weeping, because I’ve been at that vantage point trying to convince my brain that that was happening to me. And then now it’s like, how do I let go of that? There’s an element of PTSD that is very, very real.”

On November 15, CCM Magazine will release a second portion of the interview in a full-spoiler, after-show-style segment in which Roumie breaks down the season’s first three episodes.

“There are very few actors who have the experience of portraying a character that audiences don’t simply admire, but have a deeply personal relationship with,” says Logan Sekulow, co-owner and co-editor of CCM Magazine. “What fascinated me about sitting down with Jonathan was discovering the person behind one of the most recognizable portrayals of Jesus in modern history.

He’s a lifelong rock music fan who once played CBGB and is about to play Carnegie Hall, he’s a filmmaker who spent years working behind the scenes, and an artist who has given nearly a decade of his life to this extraordinary role. We talked about the music that shaped him, the personal sacrifices of bringing the crucifixion to the screen, and what happens when you finally have to say goodbye to a character who has changed your life. It was one of the most fascinating and genuinely moving conversations we’ve had since relaunching CCM Magazine.”

“One of the most important things for us creatively was finding a way to celebrate Jonathan Roumie as an artist while honoring the extraordinary role he has played in bringing Jesus to life for millions of people,” says Amanda Sekulow, co-owner and co-editor of CCM Magazine. “From the design of our set to the photography and the overall visual direction, we wanted to reflect the beauty and artistry of The Chosen while giving Jonathan the space to simply be Jonathan.

Music is such an important part of his personal story, so it was especially meaningful to bring that connection full circle with exclusive performances from The Songs Inspired by The Chosen from CCM cover artist Franni Cash and our friend Blessing Offor. It’s a celebration of faith, music, and storytelling, and exactly the kind of creative experience we envisioned when we brought CCM Magazine back.”

Two-time GRAMMY® winner Lauren Daigle – who has amassed more than a billion combined global streams with such chart-topping hits as “You Say” (6x Platinum), “How Can It Be” (Platinum), “Rescue” (2x Platinum) and “Thank God I Do” (Platinum) – has earned numerous accolades, including two GRAMMY® Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards and 10 GMA Dove Music Awards, and has signed to Capitol / Interscope / CCMG. The Louisiana native makes her label debut today with two new Christmas songs, recorded with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The New York Times hailed Daigle as “the biggest singer in contemporary Christian music (CCM), observing that she has crossed over into pop music with greater success than any artist since the early ’90s. How Can It Be, her 2015 debut album, charted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums tally – a feat she repeated with Behold: A Christmas Collection (2016), Look Up Child (2018) and Lauren Daigle (2023). Each of the albums also ranked within the top 30 of the Billboard 200, with the 2x Platinum Look Up Child debuting at No. 3 to become the highest-charting Christian album by a woman in over 20 years. Lead single “You Say” topped Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart for 132 weeks and peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, buoyed by its crossover from Christian radio to multiple mainstream formats.

Of the partnership, Daigle says, “I’m really happy to be joining the Interscope / Capitol and CCMG family as we set sail for the adventure of creating new music. I have such respect for the talented visionaries leading these great companies and deeply look forward with excitement to all that is to come!”

John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Capitol Label Group, adds, “Lauren is the rare kind of artist who has simultaneously built an exceptionally loyal following while creating music that transcends boundaries in very powerful ways. We are so happy to have her in the Interscope Capitol family and are excited to be working with her and her incredible team.”

Brad O’Donnell, President of CCMG, shares, “Lauren is an icon, a one-of-a-kind artist with a voice and message that resonate around the world. We can’t wait to work with her and our partners at Capitol to grow her audience and build on her incredible legacy.”

Tom March, Chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group, adds, “It’s been fantastic spending time with Lauren and getting to know her over these last few months. She’s brilliant and has been so welcoming. It’s very special to be working with an artist like Lauren, who has already achieved so much in her remarkable career, but where there’s still so much further to go. We can’t wait to get started. “

Pictured L-R: Tom March, Chairman and CEO, Capitol Music Group; John Janick, Chairman & CEO, Interscope Capitol Labels Group & IGA; Lauren Daigle; Brad O’Donnell, CCMG President

Recording “Sleigh Ride” and “Go Tell It On The Mountain” with the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a full-circle moment for Daigle, bringing her Louisiana roots to the forefront and pairing one of the most recognizable voices of her generation with a band that has helped define the sound and spirit of New Orleans for decades. “Coming from New Orleans, bringing together different musical styles with a little second line spirit feels like a celebration of new relationships, fresh perspectives and the joy of sharing my music with others,” says Daigle. Following today’s digital release, the two songs will be available on a special 7″ vinyl edition on November 27.

Daigle will launch The Behold Christmas Tour with a two-night stand at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on December 2 and 3. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will join her for two shows at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and the run will wrap up in Orlando at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. See below for itinerary. A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to Daigle’s charity, The Price Fund. Named for her grandfather, the Fund has contributed over $4.2 million worldwide to over 100 organizations dedicated to music education, providing food to those in need and helping the elderly.

In addition to her GRAMMY wins for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Look Up Child and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “You Say,” Daigle has received seven Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards and 10 GMA Dove Music Awards. She has performed at the Super Bowl with Trombone Shorty and sold-out world tours on four continents with her latest arena outing selling over one million tickets.

Lauren Daigle – The Behold Christmas Tour
12/2 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
12/3 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
12/5 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
12/6 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
12/12 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Just ahead of her landmark Christmas tours, six-time GRAMMY® Award winner Amy Grant has announced Tennessee Christmas: 10th Anniversary Edition, out November 13 via Capitol CMG/Amy Grant Productions. The special reissue features 4 new tracks. including 2 collaborations: “To Be Together” featuring CCM favorite CAIN, “Still Can’t Sleep” featuring powerhouse vocalist Franni Cash; as well as newly reimagined versions of “From The Cold (The Family Mix)” which includes Vince Gill and their daughter Corrina Gill; and a wonderfully haunting rendition of Christmas favorite “What Child Is This (By Candlelight Mix).”

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The reissue announcement arrives just ahead of the return of her Christmas Together arena tour with Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, marking the tour’s second year. The legendary trio will begin their string of US shows on November 27 in Columbus, OH, and end on December 8 in Loveland, CO.

Following her tour with Smith and Winans, Grant will return home to Nashville for her annual residency Christmas at the Ryman with Vince Gill. The 12-show run kicks off December 14 and wraps on December 23. Together, Grant and Gill celebrated their 100th show at the Ryman Auditorium in 2023, making them the first artists in the venue’s history to headline 100 times.

The announcement follows Grant’s appearances on The TODAY Show and ABC News Live earlier this month, where she discussed her album The Me That Remains, her first album of original songs in 13 years that was released in May. Produced by ten-time CMA Award winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mac McAnally, the album finds Grant reflecting on healing, connection and the passage of time while leaning into her instincts as a singer-songwriter. The collection includes the Woodstock-inspired “The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm)”, “How Do We Get There From HERE” (feat. Ruby Amanfu), “The Saint,” and the title track “The Me That Remains.” Grant released the deluxe version of The Me That Remains on October 2.

With more than 30 million albums sold and 2.2 billion global streams, Grant has spent five decades building one of American music’s most enduring careers. She was the first Contemporary Christian Music artist to earn a platinum record and reach No. 1 on the pop charts, and her career has earned her six GRAMMY Awards and a 2022 Kennedy Center Honor.

Commons Worship will embark on their first headline Australian tour in February 2027, bringing COMMONS WORSHIP NIGHTS to five cities across the country. Following a series of sold-out shows across Asia, the tour will bring together people from different churches, denominations and communities for nights of worship centred on Jesus.

Founded by Australian songwriters Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan, whose years with Hillsong Worship helped shape the sound of contemporary worship, Commons Worship brings together established and emerging songwriters around a shared commitment to serving the local church. Between them, Fielding and Morgan have contributed to some of the most widely sung songs in modern worship, including Goodness of God, What A Beautiful Name, Who You Say I Am, Cornerstone and Mighty To Save.

With Commons Worship, the focus is on what comes next: writing Scripture-grounded songs that serve worship teams and congregations, and contributing to the next chapter of the Church’s worship songbook.

Across five nights, audiences will sing songs that have been part of church life for decades alongside new music from Commons Worship, with special guests and local worship leaders joining throughout the tour.

COMMONS WORSHIP NIGHTS

AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2027
MELBOURNE | Enjoy Church | 18 FEB
BRISBANE | Citipointe Church | 19 FEB
TOOWOOMBA | Highlands Church | 20 FEB
ADELAIDE | Futures Church | 25 FEB
SYDNEY | C3 SYD | 27 FEB

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Mary-Clair continues what has proven a busy breakthrough year by moving forward with a new sound, new look, and big plans for 2027. The 23-year-old Nashville native and Vere Music recording artist is currently hard at work on her eagerly anticipated next project, teaming with producer/songwriter Stephen Carswell (NewSong, Westover) to craft three original new songs incorporating a more alternative musical direction, fusing her signature vision of contemporary Christian pop with an early aughts garage rock energy that has always been among her favorites. Mary-Clair joins the Winter Jam 2027 Tour, Pre Jam, starting January 15th in Jacksonville, FL, running through March 21st, in Ypsilanti, MI.

Mary-Clair has further reinvented her own image with a chic, low-maintenance short hairstyle, a bold personal statement that has been embraced with love and admiration from her fans across social media.

“I did it to show myself and other young girls that your looks don’t have to define who you are,” Mary Clair says. “That your appearance on the outside really has nothing to do with who you are on the inside. I just wanted to set an example that if you feel creative and you want to look a certain way, and it doesn’t harm you or anyone else, you should absolutely have the freedom to express yourself.

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a few years now. It’s only recently that I had the courage to completely commit to myself and my artistry and who I want to be, and not let things like image and self-confidence hold me back. This is who I am, so why not?

“God gave me this creativity, and I feel like this is another way to love Him and show Him that my security is in Him and not what I look like. I will say, I’ve had some private messages asking if this a reflection of my sexuality, and I just want to be clear that there isn’t any sort of confusion there. I’m one hundred percent comfortable in my heterosexuality and one hundred percent confident in my relationship with Christ. It’s really just a way to love myself.”

Mary-Clair will unveil her new music via Vere Music in early 2027; complete details will be announced soon. She will then introduce fans to her ongoing evolution as an artist and a person with a role on the highly anticipated multi-artist festival tour, Winter Jam, beginning in January 2027 and then traveling through March. For updates, please visit www.maryclairmusic.com.

2025 saw Mary-Clair make an immediate impact as one of today’s most compelling new artists with her luminous debut album, Enough, available everywhere now via Vere Music. Hailed by V13 Media as “contemporary Christian pop music that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of modern Christian music…a sonic realm for listeners to feel significant, a musical place where they are heard, seen, and appreciated, especially young girls,” the album fuses her relatable storytelling with incandescent melodies and modern-yet-timeless pop arrangements, resulting in an undeniably universal approach certain to inspire fervent emotion and personal action.

Produced by 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and songwriter Tedd T (Dolly Parton, for KING & COUNTRY, MercyMe), songs such as “Falling,” “Red Eye,” “Enough,” “Your Love,” and “Heaven In the Way” quickly amassed more than 7M combined streams and high-profile playlist placements on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more amidst an array of critical applause and media attention including a cover star feature in BREAKOUT Magazine, and profiles in Nashville Voyager and Louder Than The Music, as well as visits to the popular Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond the Mic podcast and WSMV’s Today in Nashville, where she performed the uplifting Enough standout track, “There’s A God”.

Mary-Clair kept the momentum going in 2026 with “Rise Up,” a summer anthem featuring Curb | Word CCM recording artist Steven Malcolm streaming now HERE. In addition, she continued to solidify her place as one of contemporary Christian music’s most promising new voices with a diverse live schedule, including spots at Nashville’s famed writers’ rounds, performances of the National Anthem at a number of local and national sporting events, and show-stopping debut festival appearances both the 2026 Jfest Music, Arts and Lifestyle Festival in Chattanooga and the sold-out Harvest of Hope Family Concert in Mattoon, IL alongside MercyMe, Tasha Layton, and Sam Wesley. More recently, this month saw Mary-Clair continue a series of Nashville house shows, joined by Tyler Lamb, Tiger Run, Bothworlds, Sam Wesley, and Grace Graber for another free evening of live music and community.

Mary-Clair grew up in Nashville where she was moved to perform at an early age, thanks in part to her passion for such diverse artists as Michael Jackson, Queen, and Aerosmith, Christian rock icons DC Talk and Audio Adrenaline, and the more traditional gospel of CeCe Winans and the Gaither Vocal Band. By middle school, she was already getting serious about her calling, taking both voice and piano lessons while beginning to write songs in her journal.

Her dreams began coming real in part thanks to Tedd T, one of Nashville’s most esteemed producer-songwriters, a chart-topping, multiple award-winner known for his groundbreaking work alongside such diverse artists as Celine Dion, Mutemath, Tauren Wells, and Lauren Daigle. Together they set to work crafting a singular creative approach that melds acoustic textures and symphonic backdrops to showcase Mary-Clair’s vocal power and deeply held faith.

Now, with her evolving new music on the horizon, Mary-Clair puts truth to her committed belief that pop and Christian music do not necessarily have to be incompatible, her own extraordinary life’s journey enabling her to build a bridge between the two disparate worlds.

WINTER JAM 2027 TOUR
1/15 Jacksonville, FL
1/16 Tampa, FL
1/17 Duluth, GA
1/22 Tulsa, OK
1/23 Kansas City, MO
1/24 Des Moines, IA
1/28 Evansville, IN
1/29 Nashville, TN
1/30 Louisville, KY
1/31 Little Rock, AR
2/4 Grand Rapids, MI
2/5 Charleston, WV
2/6 Columbus, OH
2/7 Cincinnati, OH
2/11 Reading, PA
2/12 Raleigh, NC
2/13 Greensboro, NC
2/18 Peoria, IL
2/19 Springfield, MO
2/20 St. Louis, MO
2/21 Southaven, MS
2/26 Greenville, SC
2/27 Birmingham, AL
2/28 Mobile, AL
3/4 Fort Wayne, IN
3/5 Knoxville, TN
3/6 Indianapolis, IN
3/7 Tupelo, MS
3/12 Wichita, KS
3/13 Oklahoma City, OK
3/14 Bossier City, LA
3/19 Charlotte, NC
3/20 State College, PA
3/21 Ypsilanti, MI

Winter Jam, Christian music’s largest annual tour, is hitting the road again in 2027 with a lineup of artists from across the genre’s diverse musical stylings. Founded and produced by Newsong and promoted in partnership with TPR., the Winter Jam 2027 Tour will feature performances by Crowder, Anne Wilson, Andy Mineo, Strings & Heart, Terrian, Red, and Newsong, along with speaker Zane Black.

“There’s something pretty incredible about thousands of strangers walking into an arena and leaving feeling like family,” said Crowder. “That’s what I love about Winter Jam. We get to make a whole lot of noise about the greatest hope in the world. I can’t wait.”

The 2027 tour kicks off January 15 in Jacksonville, FL, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and will travel to 34 cities nationwide. Stops include Tampa, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Nashville, Birmingham, Louisville, Grand Rapids, Oklahoma City, Des Moines, and more, bringing fans together for an evening of live music, community, and ministry.

Fans can arrive early for the Pre-Jam Party, featuring Natural State, CJ Emulous, and Mary-Clair.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be back on Winter Jam for the third time!! This tour holds such a special place in my heart,” adds Anne Wilson. “I’m so grateful for another opportunity to share the hope of Jesus with people all across the country. I truly believe God is going to do something incredible in 2027, and I can’t wait to be a part of it!!”

Known for its “no ticket required” approach, Winter Jam continues its long-standing tradition of affordability and accessibility, with admission only a $15 donation at the door. Fans can also join Jam Nation for free and early admission, exclusive merchandise, and opportunities to connect directly with artists during select Q&A sessions.

Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Winter Jam has grown into one of the most influential tours in Christian music, consistently ranking among Pollstar’s Top 100 Tours and drawing hundreds of thousands of fans each year. The tour’s unique model — no tickets, one affordable donation — reflects its heart for accessibility and ministry.

Fans can find full tour information, city-specific details, and Jam Nation registration at jamtour.com

WINTER JAM 2027 TOUR DATES
January 15, 2027 | Jacksonville, FL
January 16, 2027 | Tampa, FL
January 17, 2027 | Duluth, GA
January 22, 2027 | Tulsa, OK
January 23, 2027 | Kansas City, MO
January 24, 2027 | Des Moines, IA
January 28, 2027 | Evansville, IN
January 29, 2027 | Nashville, TN
January 30, 2027 | Louisville, KY
January 31, 2027 | Little Rock, AR
February 4, 2027 | Grand Rapids, MI
February 5, 2027 | Charleston, WV
February 6, 2027 | Columbus, OH
February 7, 2027 | Cincinnati, OH
February 11, 2027 | Reading, PA
February 12, 2027 | Raleigh, NC
February 13, 2027 | Greensboro, NC
February 18, 2027 | Peoria, IL
February 19, 2027 | Springfield, MO
February 20, 2027 | St. Charles, MO
February 21, 2027 | Southaven, MS
February 26, 2027 | Greenville, SC
February 27, 2027 | Birmingham, AL
February 28, 2027 | Mobile, AL
March 4, 2027 | Fort Wayne, IN
March 5, 2027 | Knoxville, TN
March 6, 2027 | Indianapolis, IN
March 7, 2027 | Tupelo, MS
March 12, 2027 | Wichita, KS
March 13, 2027 | Oklahoma City, OK
March 14, 2027 | Bossier City, LA
March 19, 2027 | Charlotte, NC
March 20, 2027 | State College, PA
March 21, 2027 | Ypsilanti, MI

2x GRAMMY nominated, Billboard Music Award and NAACP Image Award-winning artist Koryn Hawthorne recently joined Let’s Try This Again with B.Simone to talk about surviving and healing from abusive relationships, authenticity in music and spiritual warfare.

During the two-hour conversation the two discussed:

~ Her journey navigating ending three engagements, and what each proposal taught her about love, loss and herself.

~ Turning past childhood hurt and spiritual warfare into a message of hope through music, and what she has learned about God’s restoration.

~ “30 is the new 20” and how an unconventional path should be celebrated.

~ Real estate and homesteading, documenting her lifestyle on social media, and how her faith has impacted not only her music but the life she is building.

~ Authenticity vs. Expectations: being a Gospel artist and Christian woman in today’s world.

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Signed to UMG, Hawthorne is a RIAA platinum-certified artist redefining contemporary Gospel through her powerhouse vocals, faith, and commitment to authenticity. At just 17 years old, she was a finalist on The Voice, and since then she’s earned major industry accolades, including two GRAMMY nominations, Billboard Music Award, an NAACP Image Award and three GMA Dove Awards with her hit “Won’t He Do It,” which spent a record-breaking 41 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for a female artist. She’s currently working alongside producer J. White Did It (Doechii, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion) on her Big Gospel EP coming 2027. 

Vince Gill was honored recently at the National Music Publishers’ Association’s (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Gala, held in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Gill received the organization’s inaugural Legacy Songwriter IconAward, which is presented to a songwriter whose work has spanned multiple decades and whose songs continue to achieve Gold and Platinum certifications many years after their release. Gill is the only writer who had multiple songs certified within the previous year’s eligibility period that were released before the year 2000.

Gill was presented the award by David Israelite, NMPA’s President & CEO and also received a plaque recognizing all his certifications, including the two most recent: “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” and “One More Last Chance,” co-written with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Gary Nicholson. “His talent is extraordinary and his humility is legendary,” Israelite said of Gill. “But perhaps his greatest achievement is that after all these years, his songs aren’t just standing the test of time, they’re still making history.” During the course of the evening’s festivities, Gill gave solo acoustic performances of both songs.

Earlier this year, Gill received the NSAI Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award, and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” was acknowledged by the Library of Congress when it was added to its National Recording Registry.

Founded in 1917, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is the trade association representing all American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music’s creators. The NMPA is the voice of both small and large music publishers and is the leading advocate for publishers and their songwriter partners in the nation’s capital and in every area where publishers do business.

The goal of NMPA is to protect its members’ property rights on the legislative, litigation, and regulatory fronts. In this vein, the NMPA continues to represent its members in negotiations to shape the future of the music industry by fostering a business environment that furthers both creative and financial success. The NMPA has remained the most active and vocal proponent for the interests of music publishers in the U.S. and throughout the world.

GRAMMY-nominated worship artist and songwriter Phil Wickham is bringing Christmas back to Southern California with the Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! Southern California Christmas Tour.

Fresh off the heels of his first arena tour, Wickham is offering a more intimate worship experience this Christmas. The fan-favorite, five-night tour will feature a mix of Christmas classics and newly released worship music to celebrate the reasons for the season. Designed for families and friends to gather together, the tour will create space to worship, reflect and experience the hope and joy found in the Christmas season.

“Christmas is a reminder that God came near to us in the most beautiful and unexpected way,” said Wickham. “I love that Christmas music gives us an opportunity to pause, gather together, and celebrate the hope and joy we have because of Jesus. I’m so excited to bring this Christmas Tour back to Southern California and sing these songs with friends, family, and our church community. My prayer is that, in the middle of all the lights, traditions, and celebrations, we would be reminded of what Christmas is really about—that God is with us. I can’t wait to worship and celebrate with you this Christmas!”

The Southern California Christmas Tour will make stops in Fontana, San Diego and Downey, giving audiences across the region the opportunity to experience Wickham’s Christmas music live.

TOUR DATES:

Monday, November 30, 2026 – Fontana, CA – Water of Life Church

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Fontana, CA – Water of Life Church

Thursday, December 3, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Maranatha Chapel

Friday, December 4, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Maranatha Chapel

Sunday, December 6, 2026 – Downey, CA – Calvary Chapel Downey