Get ready and mark your calendars! Singer, songwriter and worship leader Ryan Ellis has announced he’s going out for his first headlining tour this summer.
The Better Days Tour will kick off May 17 in Chama, New Mexico and wrap June 1 in Orlando, Fl. Lee Vasi will join the tour as the opener for Ellis.
Bethel Music announces its upcoming WORSHIP & MINISTRY NIGHTS TOUR that will kick off on June 5 in Daytona Beach, FL, featuring renowned worship leaders Jenn Johnson, Paul McClure, Hannah McClure, Edward Rivera, David Funk, Kristene DiMarco, John Wilds and Emmy Rose. Each night will be a powerful night of worship and ministry with moments to respond, wait on the Lord, and be unified as His people. In this sacred space, Bethel Music expects God to touch the hearts of His people and to do something extraordinary.
The 12-city tour will visit select cities across the U.S., including Daytona Beach, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC, Charlotte, NC, Milwaukee, WI, Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, Lubbock, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Austin, TX.
In each of these locations, the worship collective will be performing songs from their latest album, “WE MUST RESPOND” which serves as a call to action, inviting believers to respond to God’s love and surrender in worship. Attendees can expect an unforgettable night of worship, as they are ushered into His presence in a fresh and intimate way.
Says Jenn Johnson: “We are SO excited for this tour!! These nights of worship and ministry are going to be so special as we encounter the presence of God and respond to His glory and His goodness.”
BETHEL MUSIC WORSHIP & MINISTRY NIGHTS TOUR
*Dates, special guests, and artist performances are subject to change.
June 5 Daytona Beach, FL
June 6 Myrtle Beach, SC
June 7 Charlotte, NC
June 12 Milwaukee, WI
June 13 Grand Rapids, MI
June 14 Indianapolis, IN
June 15 Chicago, IL
June 17 Minneapolis, MN
June 19 Denver, CO
June 20 Lubbock, TX
June 21 San Antonio, TX
June 22 Austin, TX
Air1, in partnership with TPR., is thrilled to announce the Worship Now Tour coming to 12 cities this fall with an incredible lineup including Phil Wickham, Charity Gayle, Josh Baldwin, and Benjamin William Hastings. Pre-sale tickets are available Tuesday, April 8 with all tickets on sale Thursday, April 10.
“Worship brings people together like nothing else can,” said Mandy Young, Air1’s Vice President of Radio. “Phil Wickham, Charity Gale, Josh Baldwin, and Benjamin William Hastings help our listeners worship through every day on Air1. I’m excited for those same listeners to experience that LIVE during the Air1 Worship Now Tour!”
“I’m beyond honored to be part of the Air1 Worship Now Tour this October,” shares Phil Wickham. “I already know these nights will be so special—not just because of the incredible songwriters and worship leaders I get to share the stage with, but because of the way these cities will come together as one church to lift the name of Jesus. We don’t want anyone to miss out, so mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and join us for an unforgettable time of worship. Can’t wait!”
This tour brings Air1’s “Worship Now” movement to these local cities beginning in Missouri on October 8 and ending in Washington on October 26.
Charity Gayle adds, “Air1 has been such a great partner for worship leaders like myself to share the Gospel message through our music, and I’m so excited to be going on the Air1 Worship Now Tour this fall to keep doing that in person! Not to mention, I get to worship alongside some of my favorite artists (who happen to be friends). There is nothing sweeter than praising Jesus together and I can’t wait for you to join us!”
The Air1 Worship Now Tour will deliver powerful nights of worship nationwide. Don’t miss the chance to experience unforgettable music and community during this special tour event!
“The thing for me that has always made Air1 so special and stand apart from anyone else is the fact that it is a radio station devoted to worship,” Josh Baldwin says, “Songs that are meant to get our eyes off of ourselves and whatever circumstances we’re facing and help us direct them towards Jesus.
So I’m so excited to be on a tour with the same goal! I love leading worship with my friends, and our goal for these nights is to come together as a church and lift the name of Jesus. We want these nights to continue what we were put on earth to do…worship the King of kings!”
Benjamin William Hastings concludes, “Humbled and honestly fired up to be part of the Air1 Worship Now Tour. I’ve got a feeling these nights are gonna be something special—not just because of the absolute legends I get to share the stage with, but because I believe something powerful happens when a city gathers in unity.
Over the last little while, I’ve felt a real stirring—a renewed passion for worship and what it means to bring songs before God again. And for that reason, this feels timely for me and maybe for you. If so, pencil it in, round up your people—family, friends, even that one cousin who’s always late—and come be part of what I’m praying will be a truly memorable night! See you soon!”
Air1 Worship Now Tour – Fall 2025
October 8 – Independence, MO
October 9 – Fishers, IN
October 10 – State College, PA
October 11 – Canton, OH
October 15 – Lubbock, TX
October 16 – Belton, TX
October 17 – San Antonio, TX
October 18 – Tulsa, OK
October 23 – Sacramento, CA
October 24 – Reno, NV
October 25 – Nampa, ID
October 26 – Everett, WA
GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake announced that his upcoming record reveal concert event next week (Apr 2 at 7P ET) will be livestreamed. “I can’t wait to let you in on what we’ve been creating the past year….Don’t miss it— gonna be cray cray,” Lake said of the upcoming show, which will take place at The Riviera Theater in Charleston, SC.
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Country Music Fest in Nashville is right around the corner, happening June 5-8, 2025. This year, Christian music fans can join in the fun, too!
Brandon Lake, Blessing Offor, Dailey & Vincent, and Frankie Rae Cash all have scheduled performances around town throughout the week.
Gospel music fans, get ready to set sail for an unforgettable experience February 1-5, 2026!
The first ever Rise and Rhythm Cruise has officially been announced, sailing from Tampa to Cozumel with an incredible lineup of performers and speakers.
So far, the cruise lineup includes gospel giants Kirk Franklin, David and Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, and Jonathan McReynolds.
For King and Country’s Joel Smallbone is ready to take the next step in leaving his mark on the music industry.
Smallbone has announced on Instagram that he will be running for a songwriter/composer seat on the Recording Academy’s Nashville Board.
In his message he says, “From my earliest memory, my whole life has been oriented around music, and if there’s an opportunity to give back in any way, lift up others in the ways I’ve been lifted, id be honored.. 🙌🏽
With that said, I’m eager, humbled, and passionate about the prospect of serving and would be thrilled at your consideration.”
We’re cheering you on, Joel!
CMB has officially presented this year’s finalists for the CMB Special Awards and the CMB Station of the Year Awards.
Each of these awards will be presented on Friday, May 30 during the CMB Awards Dinner at Momentum. You can check out the full list of finalists right here.
INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT
Fred & Paul Jacobs • Jacobs Media Strategies
Brian McIntyre • Executive Director, Olivet Nazarene University
Mike Prendergast • Owner, Mike Prendergast Consulting
Johnny Stone • Afternoon Co-Host, WGTS 91.9
Lisa Williams • Network Talent Coach, Northwestern Media
KLTY (Dallas/Ft. Worth)
UCB Radio (Canada)
WFSH (Atlanta)
WMIT (Charlotte)
WNFR (Flint)
RICH MULLINS ARTIST IMPACT
Jeremy Camp
Lauren Daigle
Natalie Grant
Newsboys
Phil Wickham
SMALL MARKET
KSLT (Rapid City)
KVNE (Tyler)
WCVK (Bowling Green)
WNFR (Flint)
WPHN (Cadillac-Traverse City)
MEDIUM MARKET
KDUV (Visalia-Tulare-Hanford)
WAFJ (Augusta)
WJTL (Lancaster)
WLCQ (Springfield)
WRVL (Roanoke-Lynchburg)
LARGE MARKET
KGBI (Omaha)
KNWI (Des Moines)
WAKW (Cincinnati)
WCVO (Columbus)
WLFJ (Greenville)
MAJOR MARKET
KAWA (Dallas/Ft. Worth)
KFLR (Phoenix)
KLJY (St. Louis)
WFSH (Atlanta)
WGTS (Washington, D.C.)
CMB UNIVERSITY
Resound Radio
Cedarville University
The Lookout 91.7
College of the Ozarks
The Lifeline
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
The MEL
University of Northwestern
Forester Radio
Huntington University
RADIO PODCAST
More Than Small Talk • 90.9 KLRC
Anything But Quiet Time • KSBJ
Manly with Andy • KTIS
Wow God Stories • Northwestern Media
The Wally Show Podcast • WayFM
Following a record-breaking on-sale date on Monday, Mar. 24, “Summer Worship Nights” 2025 continues to see unprecedented demand from fans for the third consecutive installment of the popular co-headlining bill helmed by multi-GRAMMY® nominee Phil Wickham and five-time GRAMMY® winner Brandon Lake, who are both set to release new albums this year.
Making room for even more concertgoers, the chart-topping acts have added a second night in Dallas on July 27 and have also modified production in select cities to accommodate in-the-round seating. Venues in Cincinnati, Nashville, Austin, Dallas (night one) and Phoenix have already been adjusted to a 360-degree setup in order to increase capacity. In addition, most markets are offering an option to pair tickets and hotel accommodations via Ticketmaster Travel.
“I’m absolutely thrilled by the response to the ‘Summer Worship Nights’ tour already. It’s such a gift to be hitting the road again with my good friend, Brandon Lake — what a joy to partner in leading people into the presence of God,” Wickham shares. “I’m believing with all my heart that the Lord is going to move in powerful ways in every room we gather.
There’s nothing like seeing the Church come together — different stories, different backgrounds — but all singing under one banner, the banner of Jesus. Can’t wait to worship with you all this summer!”
“I’m blown away by the response to the ‘Summer Worship Nights’ tour,” Lake adds. “It’s been insane to see how many of y’all are hungry to worship and encounter Jesus together. I’m so pumped to be hittin’ the road again with my brother, Phil Wickham — what a gift to run with friends who carry the same heart for revival. I’m believin’ for God to show up in a powerful way every single night. These aren’t just concerts… They’re gonna be holy moments, ya’ll!
Presented by leading promoter TPR., the 12-stop U.S. outing will begin July 17 in Pittsburgh and end Aug. 3 in Los Angeles. The well-known duo will then cap what is sure to be a successful run by taking “Summer Worship Nights” overseas for the first time this year, performing a collaborative set at London’s Big Church Festival on Aug. 24. Emerging artist Josiah Queen will provide direct support across all North American “Summer Worship Nights” tour dates.
07.17 | Pittsburgh, PA (Selling Fast)
07.18 | Hershey, PA
07.19 | Cincinnati, OH (Selling Fast)
07.20 | Nashville, TN (Selling Fast)
07.24 | Houston, TX
07.25 | Austin, TX (Selling Fast)
07.26 | Dallas, TX (Low Tickets)
07.27 | Dallas, TX (New Date)
07.31 | Phoenix, AZ (Selling Fast)
08.01 | San Diego, CA (Selling Fast)
08.02 | Fresno, CA
08.03 | Los Angeles, CA
08.24 | London, UK*
Provident Entertainment’s new signee Megan Danielle has released a cover of Brandon Lake’s hit single “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Danielle posted “so blessed to be able to cover this amazing song!” The song debuted as #1 on the Christian/Gospel Songs Chart, #1 on the Christian/Gospel On-Demand Audio Streaming and Christian/Gospel On-Demand Overall Streaming charts, as well as #1 on the All-genre Digital Song Sales chart.
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Also, congratulations to Danielle who tied the knot with longtime love Levi Walker on March 15!
