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NEEDTOBREATHE Announces New Summer 2024 Shows

GRAMMY-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE is set to bring their “high-energy, infectious” (Music Row) live show to arenas coast to coast this summer and have added a dozen new dates to their tour roster today. Hailed for their “stellar” (Paste Magazine) performances, NEEDTOBREATHE will be on the road the majority of this year—including appearances at summer festivals like Canada’s Boots and Hearts, Minneapolis’ Basilica Block Party, and Pilgrimage Music Festival just outside of Nashville. The rock outfit will also play the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre on May 19–and while the show is sold out, fans can sing along via VEEPS livestream by purchasing tickets

NEEDTOBREATHE is set to perform with Keith Urban, Lindsay Ell, Yola, Brett Young; Abraham Alexander and Kashus Culpepper will support newly announced summer dates. Following the first leg that took the band across the globe last fall, the CAVES World Tour will resume on April 25 in Charlotte, NC and will feature alternative rock band Judah & The Lion.

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Tickets for all newly announced shows will be available starting next Friday, April 12, at 10am local time; fans pre-sale begins next Tuesday, April 9 at 10am local and Spotify pre-sale will kick off on Wednesday, April 10 at 10am local.

Known for their distinctive blend of modern rock, soulful melodies, and undeniable mainstream appeal, NEEDTOBREATHE has built a “massive live following” (Rolling Stone) in their illustrious two-decade career. Today, the band is in Austin, TX for a special taping of “CMT Crossroads,” where they will team up with country hitmaker Jordan Davis to talk more about their respective careers at University of Texas Austin’s UT Tower. On Sunday, fans can tune in to watch NEEDTOBREATHE and Davis perform live at the CMT Awards; the show will air from 8-11pm Eastern on CBS and will stream on Paramount+.

Catch NEEDTOBREATHE On Tour:
6/27 – Sioux City, IA – Battery Park ~
6/28 – Columbia, MO – 9th Street Summerfest ~

6/29 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater ^
7/19 – Beech Mountain, NC – Beech Mountain Resort Concert Series #
7/20 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater =
7/21 – Goshen, IN – Elkhart County 4H Fair
7/24 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus ~
7/25 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Hall ~

7/26 – Wallingford, CT – Oakdale Theatre ~
8/2 – Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre =

8/3 – Minneapolis, MN – Basilica Block Party
8/4 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center =
8/8 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent ~
8/9 – Waterloo, NY – Del Lago Resort & Casino ~  

8/10 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Music Festival
8/12 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair +
8/23 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
8/26 – Palmer, AK – Alaska State Fair
8/30 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater =
9/1 – Augusta, GA – The Bell Auditorium =
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
9/12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg (SOLD-OUT)
9/13 – Berlin, Germany – Hole44
9/14 – Cologne, Germany – Die Kantine
9/17 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 2
9/18 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy2
9/20 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
9/22 – Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galvanizers
9/23 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
9/29 – Franklin, TN – Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
10/5 – Ocean City, MD – Country Calling

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^ with Keith Urban and Lindsay Ell
# with Yola
+ with Brett Young
~ Abraham Alexander
= Kashus Culpepper

6/1 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center *

Where to Watch The CAVES World Tour with Judah & The Lion:
4/25 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
4/26 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park *
4/27 – Wilmington, NC – Riverfront Park – Live Oak Bank Pavilion *
4/28 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place *
4/30 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater *
5/2 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion *
5/3 – Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater *
5/4 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater *
5/7 – San Diego, CA – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park *
5/8 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord *
5/10 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater *
5/11 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheater *
5/12 – Spokane, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino – BECU Live *
5/14 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater *
5/15 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater *
5/17 – Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Amphitheater *
5/18 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater *
5/19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre * (SOLD-OUT)
5/21 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *
5/22 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at the White River State Park *
5/24 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater *
5/25 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
5/26 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
5/28 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *
5/29 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill *
5/31 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

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Jonathan McReynolds’s “Able” Tops Billboard Gospel Song Chart

Renowned multi-award singer-songwriter-producer and author, Jonathan McReynolds kicks-off 2024, in high-gear. This week, Jonathan celebrates the success of his latest single, “Able,” featuring Marvin Winans, as it tops the Billboard Gospel charts at #1 for the 2nd consecutive week in a row. This fete marks Jonathan’s 6th back-to-back #1 song on the charts.

I am truly honored and humbled to witness the amazing success of this song,” mentions Jonathan McReynolds. “Funny story as to how it all came about. I was sitting in my RV after my set during the Kingdom Tour and someone told my team that Bishop Winans came to see me. He’s always been supportive of my music. I went and found him in the arena and told him that for the rest of the evening I’d just be on my RV finishing my album.

I joked that I had a song for him, if he wanted to be on it, COMPLETELY expecting a “no” maybe even a “heck no”. But he said yes. And straight away, as Kirk and Mac sang in the background, with his suit, his tie, his wife and his legendary voice, Bishop got on my small RV, stepped to the mic and blew us all away. Completely unplanned. One of my favorite career moments,” shares Jonathan.

This past weekend, Jonathan McReynolds was honored at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards with being the recipient of the 2024 BMI Champion Award. This accolade was presented for his exceptional artistry and contribution to the world of Contemporary Gospel music.

Jonathan McReynolds is currently on the road as part of one of the most anticipated tours of the year, The One Hallelujah Tour, alongside, Erica CampbellTasha Cobb-LeonardIsrael Haughton and Jakelyn Carr. He also just launched a new podcast, “The Book of Jon” on Youtube, Spotify and soon to be released on Apple Podcasts. On the “Book of Jon,” Jonathan reveals some of his more “human” thoughts and experiences that he has traditionally felt wouldn’t be accepted from a “Gospel” artist.

ONE HALLELUJAH TOUR (Remaining Tour Dates):

April 4th – Chicago, IL

April 5th – Detroit, MI

April 6th – Columbus, OH

April 7th – Nashville, TN

April 9th – New Orleans, LA

April 10th – Sugar Land, TX

April 11th – Dallas, TX

April 19th – Phoenix, AZ

April 20th – Inglewood, CA

April 21st – San Francisco, CA

In 2023, Jonathan released his much anticipated fifth studio album, “My Truth” to rave reviews. The 12-track album still remains on top of the Billboard Magazine Gospel Charts and holding strong at #20 this week. “My Truth” delivered the powerful and former #1 Gospel song in the country, “Your World”. The song went on to hold the #1 spot for 7 consecutive weeks. “Your World” reminds the listener of God’s sovereignty – a bop, intentionally upbeat, and happy.

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 an author, McReynolds’ first book, “Make Room: Finding Where Faith Fits,” draws on testimonies in scripture and from personal experiences to invite readers to make room for God in every area of life. Jonathan is in the process of adding finishing touches to his sophomore book, to be released later this year, under his new publishing deal with W. Publishing. Later this spring, Jonathan McReynolds will add the title of Professor to his hyphenate, as he would have completed teaching a “Christians In Culture,” course at The Moody Theological Seminary.

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NEEDTOBREATHE To Perform At CMA Fest June 7

The countdown to this year’s CMA Fest continues! CMA has revealed three nights of concerts at Ascend Amphitheater Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8 with Country legends and rising stars at the open-air venue in downtown Nashville. On Thursday, “Celebrating 60 Years of Curb Records” kicks off the Ascend nightly concerts with Lee Brice, Sawyer Brown, Rodney Atkins, Dylan Scott, Hannah Ellis, Tim Dugger, Pitney Meyer, Harper Grace and Kelsey Hart.

“Brett Young and Friends” will take the stage Friday night, hosted by Danae Hays, with performances by Brett Young, NEEDTOBREATHE, Restless Road, Shaylen and more, plus special appearances by Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw and Charles Kelley. Rounding out the nighttime concerts at Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday is “Tracy Lawrence and Friends” featuring Tracy Lawrence, Riley Green, Chris Young, Maddie & Tae, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn and Charles Esten.

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Tickets start at $15 and are on sale to the public beginning Friday, April 5 at 10:00 AM/CT. Tickets can be purchased at CMAfest.com/tickets.

CMA Fest is uniquely programmed with artists donating their time so a portion of ticket proceeds can be invested in high-quality music education programs across the U.S. through the CMA Foundation.

Don’t miss a beat by staying connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, the Official CMA Connect App, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and sign up for CMA Country Connection emails to receive the latest news as soon as it’s announced.

Media and publicist credential applications for CMA Fest are open at CMApress.com. The media credential application will close Friday, April 12 at 5:00 PM/CT. The publicist credential application will close Friday, May 17 at 5:00 PM/CT.

Pre-order brand-new official CMA Fest merch at Shop.CMAfest.com and through the Official CMA Connect App. Many more items will be added. Fans will also be able to purchase merchandise at multiple locations across the CMA Fest footprint in June.

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Jekalyn Carr’s You Will Win! 2024 Conference Announced

Jekalyn Carr – internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist/author/actress/speaker/entrepreneur – has announced the 2024 plans for her fourth annual Jekalyn Carr’s You Will Win! Conference. The event will be held June 21 – 22, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia International Convention Center. Registration is now open and available at www.youwillwin.org.

Jekalyn Carr’s You Will Win! Conference is a natural extension of Carr’s ministry – designed for conscientious entrepreneurs and serves as a tool to empower people to break molds, shatter social & economic barriers, and to win in every aspect of their lives. The conference is the ideal incubator for those with the will to win.

During this two-day conference, Carr will equip attendees with lessons from all sectors of the industry with knowledgeable experts, instructors, entrepreneurs, influencers, label executives, film, health, music, business owners, and more, who are leaders of their industry.

The family-friendly conference will feature live music and panels like “Winning in the Marketplace,” “Winning in Entrepreneurship,” “Winning in Faith,” “Winning in the Family,” and “Winning in Health.” All are invited to take part in this life-changing weekend, which is guided by prayer.

Jekalyn Carr’s You Will Win! Conference will also feature the Honorary Winner’s Circle Gala where Carr will present awards to several individuals in honor of their contributions to the communities they serve. The selected honorees have made indelible contributions to the global communities of music, ministry, and marketplace.

The conference announcement comes upon the heels of an extremely successful season for Carr – who recently earned her eighth #1 single as a writer and producer with “Live Again” as performed by Kelontae Gavin. Jekalyn Carr’s current self-titled offering, JEKALYN, is available for streaming and purchase at all major digital retailers now.

Currently, she can be seen on the One Hallelujah Tour, alongside Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds. Jekalyn Carr can also be heard during the midday on Radio One’s Atlanta affiliate Praise 102.5 as the host of her radio show “Jekalyn Carr Family Affair Show” which airs Monday-Friday 10am-3pm EST.

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Country Media Giants Welcome The Erwins

Celebrating the release of their acclaimed new album, Life Story, GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning StowTown recording artists The Erwins made a string of national media appearances last week, including stops at country media giants RFD-TV and WSM Radio.

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Performing “Joy Is Gonna Come” on RFD-TV’s flagship daily show, “Market Day Report,” Katie, Keith, Kody and Kris Erwin also talked with co-host Suzanne Alexander about their new album and life as a musical family. RFD-TV is available in more than 52 million homes across the country, in addition to streaming on RFD-TV Now.

WSM Radio’s “Coffee, Country & Cody” national morning show also welcomed The Erwins last week. The siblings shared a live acoustic performance of “Still Telling My Story” and chatted with hosts Bill Cody, Kelly Sutton and Charlie Mattos. “Coffee, Country & Cody” airs on 650 AM WSM—the world’s most famous country music radio station—and streams via Circle Country’s Circle All Access.

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Air1 Worship Now Tour Coming November 2024

The Awakening Foundation, powered by Awakening Events, is bringing the Air1 Worship Now Tour throughout November. More than just a concert, this not-to-be-missed experience is an immersive journey for the concertgoers to encounter the presence of God like never before. The tour is sponsored by World Vision.

Featuring an all-star lineup with Crowder, We The Kingdom, CAIN, Passion, and Jon Reddick, along with the inspirational teachings of Louie Giglio, whether you’re seeking to deepen your faith, connect with like-minded individuals, or simply enjoy a night of worship, this is the event for you. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for Best Reserved Seats, Pre-Show Meet & Greet and Photo with Air1 Worship Now artists, and more.

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Mandy Young, VP of Radio, shares, “Air1 is a place to come, no matter the day, and worship through life. With the Air1 Worship Now Tour, our community can now worship together…in person! It will be a night to remember!!”

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12 at 12pm ET/11am CT. Official tour dates are listed below*.

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Stars Go Dim Featured On Positive Vibes Only

Stars Go Dim was recently featured on the GRAMMYs‘ Positive Vibes Only where he talked about the freedom you’ll find when you “see yourself through Heaven’s eyes” in his inspiring rendition of “Live Like That.”

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Chris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ Becomes Largest Ticketed Christian Concert At Bridgestone Arena For Third Time

Grammy winning artist and America’s worship leader Chris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ became the largest ticketed Christian concert at Bridgestone Arena for the third time with a sold-out attendance of 15,889 on Friday night. Earlier this month to accommodate demand, production modifications were made to add more seats for the record setting event. The annual event began in 2017 and has continued each year, including virtually through a worldwide stream during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

Continuing the annual tradition of welcoming surprise guests, Chris invited CMA Entertainer of The Year and Grammy award winner Lainey Wilson and chart topping CCM artist Cody Carnes to perform, along with previously announced speaker Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson and performers CCM powerhouse Kari Jobe, and Grammy-nominated Anne Wilson.

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“All over the earth this past weekend the church gathered to remember the cross and to celebrate the hope of the resurrection… life over death” said Chris. “Thank you to everyone who joined us for Good Friday Nashville locally and to those who joined us digitally worldwide. Thank you to the large team who made this record breaking night happen.

To Anne Wilson, Kari Jobe, Lainey Wilson, Cody Carnes, and Willie Robertson thank YOU for giving your time and talents to make Good Friday Nashville an impactful night of worship and remembering. God was truly present.”

‘Good Friday Nashville’ continues its reign as the longest running annual charity related concert at Bridgestone Arena as each year proceeds have gone back to the community. The event continues to benefit the foster care and adoption crisis through ‘For Others’, a non-profit organization created by Tomlin and his wife Lauren. ‘For Others’ aims to be a voice for the vulnerable by living out their mission of raising awareness and empowering best-in-class organizations to end the child welfare crisis in America.

In preparation for the sold-out event, the release of a new album Live From Good Friday and a new book How Great is Our God: Living a Worship-Led Life in a Me-Driven World, Chris was the guest co-host on KLOVE Radio every morning last week, made an appearances on The Bobby Bones Show (iHeartRadio) and Apple Music’s Country Faith Radio with friends Tyler Hubbard and Ashley Gorley. Chris was also the first-ever artist to take-over Amazon’s Praise & Worship station.

During the concert, Chris announced tickets for ‘Good Friday Nashville’ 2025 were now available creating excitement from the concert goers resulting in more than 50% of the tickets selling over the weekend. To be part of this emotional and inspirational Easter experience next year, go to www.christomlin.com NOW for tickets.

Lainey Wilson, Anne Wilson, Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Perform
Lainey Wilson, Anne Wilson, Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Perform

‘Good Friday Nashville’ is promoted & produced by Awakening Events who have enjoyed a 19-year touring relationship with Chris and generously donate their time, energy, and resources to this concert each year. ‘Good Friday Nashville’ is presented by K-LOVE, Air1, The Fish and WAY-FM.

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Terrian Performs “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus” On ‘Fox & Friends’

Terrian made her national television debut on Fox & Friends on March 30th in the studio. She performed as part of the Fox & Friends special series “Faith & Friends.” Since the release of her album, Terrian’s current radio single “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus” is already charting in the Top 20 on all five radio charts just four weeks after the official add date.

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Koryn Hawthorne Visits ‘TAMRON HALL’

GRAMMY-nominated gospel singer Koryn Hawthorne visits Tamron Hall – she opens up about her mission to move people with her music, her recent engagement, and performs “Look at God” from her new album, On God.

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