The Gray Havens are thrilled to announce the release of their new single “Anywhere” on March 1st, 2024. This highly anticipated kick-off to their new album cycle marks their first original release in over two years.

Distinguished for their ethereal melodies and poetic lyricism, their unique blend of storytelling has captured the hearts and imaginations of listeners around the world since 2013.

The Gray Havens’ David Radford shares “This is the most personal song I’ve ever written, and perhaps the song I’m most proud to have recorded. It’s a song with a twist. The lyrics start out centering on my struggles with heartbreak/chronic pain/suffering/loss and the desire to escape it all (take me anywhere but here) but then realizing maybe the best place I could be is right where I am by the end of the song (don’t take me anywhere but here).

It has some Peter Pan illusions woven in throughout – we almost called it “Neverland. I hope it finds where it needs to go.”

“Anywhere” was mixed by Grammy-winning Tucker Martine (known for his work with The National, Sufjan Stevens, Madison Cunningham, Gregory Isakov and The Decemberists)

This morning, Curb Records recording artist and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Governor Natalie Grant addressed the Tennessee House of Representatives on behalf of the Recording Academy and Human Artistry Campaign in support of the ELVIS Act.

The ELVIS Act is the first bill in the nation with a focus on safeguarding the core elements of artistic identity: voices and likenesses from harmful and unethical AI-generated deepfakes that are becoming more prevalent.

Supporting the ELVIS Act, Grant addressed the Tennessee House of Representatives, stating the bill is important to faith-based artists such as herself. Without it, Grant explained that her voice could be used to say something in opposition to her beliefs, values, and the message she has spread for the last 25 years.

“It was a privilege to speak about the ELVIS Act,” shares Grant. “Today was a big step forward in protecting songwriters and creators, ensuring that every individual has the right to control their unique God-given qualities.”

GRAMMY Award-winning Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick’s Elevation Nights ‘24 tour is officially sold out as it kicked off last week. The eight-city arena tour will average more than 11,500 concertgoers each night making it one of the largest Christian tours in history.

Elevation Nights ‘24 is Elevation Church on the road with worship from Elevation Worship and a message from Pastor Steven Furtick. The night kicks off with the church’s youth-driven band, ELEVATION RHYTHM followed by Elevation Worship leading many of their hit songs including “Praise,” “Graves Into Gardens,” “RATTLE!,” “Do It Again,” “The Blessing,” and “Same God.”

This tour follows the popular 2023 Elevation Nights tour, which sold more than 190,000 tickets across 19 dates.

“It’s not lost on us just how special it is to have an arena filled with people worshiping Jesus. It’s our prayer that what happens at Elevation Nights will have a ripple effect for years to come,” says Chris Brown.

The sold out tour hits first-time markets including Hershey, PA, Bridgeport, CT, Philadelphia, PA, and Belmont Park, NY. Elevation Nights ‘24 is presented by Premier Productions.

Elevation Nights ‘24 will be streaming live from the last tour stop in Philadelphia, PA, exclusively on VEEPS, on Thursday,  February 29.

Award Winning /Billboard Chart Topper EARNEST PUGH prepares for “The Outpour Experience” Vol. 2 LIVE RECORDING. The event will take place in San Antonio, Texas at the Resurrection Baptist Church on Friday May 17th at 7pm.   Pre-Show at 6: 30pm.  Special Guests will include Sunday Best Runner-Up Tiffany Andrews; Emerging Artist Shaneikqua “Neek” Smith; Power Vocalist Michelle Prather and more.

Pugh has teamed up with one of the most sought after producers in the industry Devon E. Goodwin and Ryan Haynesworth for what he refers to as The Band of Life.  He has also collaborated with award winning writers such as Jason Clayborn, Keith Williams, Rufus McGee, Edwrin Sutton among others.

According to Pugh “The highlight of the recording is a tribute to the Late and Great Darryl Coley. I am doing  a remake of one of his classics.”

Follow Earnest on his socials for additional updates, and get ticket info at www.earnestpughonline.com

AOH Music (vocalist Brianne Nealon, drummer Jimmy Meier, and guitarist/producer Jack Garno) is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, “Everlasting”. The song is a hopeful, declarative, and ardent Christian song of confidence and proclamation that God is all powerful and the eternal “I Am” who watches over our lives as a loving Father.

The verses echo Psalm 90:1, expressing gratitude for being intricately made and renewed by divine grace. The chorus passionately declares the everlasting nature of God, both as a supreme being and the embodiment of boundless love, as stated in Psalm 90:2 and Psalm 103:17.

“From the moment we heard these scriptures, we felt compelled to share their timeless message through music,” says AOH Music. “We hope that you enjoy our new song that encourages enduring faith and embraces the steadfast love of our Creator.”

AOH Music invites audiences of all backgrounds to join in this musical exploration of faith and to discover the transformative power of scripture set to song.

For more information about AOH Music and their latest release, “Everlasting,” please visit www.aohmusic.com.

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28^th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening’s highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. 

Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

“We’re thrilled to be recognizing our BMI family of songwriters and publishers for their contributionsto Gospel music and the Gospel community,” said Brewton. “When I think of a trailblazer in Gospel music, Dorinda stands out as a pioneering figure. The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda’s distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.

I’m so proud to be honoring her work and highlighting the impact she’s made on the genre and community through her music and evangelism. We’re also paying tribute to one of the most incredible voices in Gospel, Jonathan McReynolds, whose music is often referred to as ‘life’ songs, speaking to the hearts of all. We’re looking forward to celebrating all of our honorees and bringing the community together for an afternoon of faith, fellowship and incredible music.”

Throughout the ceremony, BMI will also recognize the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s 25 most-performed Gospel songs in the United States. The BMI Gospel Song,Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the inspirational event.

Dorinda Clark-Cole, known as the “Rose of Gospel Music,” is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, a talk show host, and world-renowned evangelist. Born and raised in Detroit, Clark–Cole is the daughter of pioneering choral director Mattie Moss Clark, and is best known as a member of The Clark Sisters, one of the most successful and groundbreaking Gospel music groups of all time. Some of the iconic group’s crossover hits include “Blessed & Highly Favored,” “Hallelujah,” “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose,” “Jesus Is A Love Song,” “Pure Gold,” “Expect A Miracle,” and “You Brought The Sunshine,” to name a few.

Throughout Clark-Cole’s remarkable career she’s received many accolades as part of The Clark Sisters and as a solo artist, including two GRAMMY Awards, two Dove Awards, three BMI Awards, 13 Stellar Gospel Music Awards and a Lady of Soul Award.

The sisters also received a Lifetime Achievement honor at this year’s GRAMMY Awards, which followed a James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the Stellar Awards in 2020 and induction to the Black Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2020, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel biopic, produced by Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah, premiered on Lifetime to over 20 million viewers.

Mastering a balance between music and evangelism, Clark-Cole currently serves as International Elect Lady of the International Department of Evangelism (IDOE) to the Church of God in Christ and is the church administrator for Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ.

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Jonathan McReynolds cultivated his love for music at an early age in church and continues to share his music, heart, and journey as he travels the world professing the Gospel through his inspiring song ministry.

The award-winning singer/songwriter has released six full-length albums including his 2018 release Make Room, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel charts, winning eight Stellar Awards and earning two GRAMMY nominations. In 2020, he released, People, which garnered his first GRAMMY for Best Gospel Performance/Song for his hit single “Moving On.”

His latest release My Truth (2023) spent several weeks on Billboard’s Gospel charts and earned McReynolds a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year for his single “Your World” and a GRAMMY nomination for Best Gospel Album. McReynolds has also received four BMI Awards and was named BMI’s Gospel Songwriter of the Year in 2023.

In addition to his successful career in music, Jonathan has a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary and founded Elihu Nation, a nonprofit organization that has awarded tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to youth across the country.

Psalmist Shonda English is one of the outstanding virtuoso voices touching the Gospel music industry and making an indelible impression on all who hear her. She released her debut album, THINK ON THESE THINGS, in 2009.  Since then, she has experienced life’s trials and triumphs and has put her testimony and talents into a new body of work that is profound and perfectly presented in God’s timing.

Her latest album is TRAVELIN’, featuring collaborations with Gospel legends Lemmie Battles on “While Traveling Through” and Dorothy Norwood on “Fly Away.”  TRAVELIN’ will take you on a phenomenal musical journey with iconic musicians contributing to the project.  Organist Richard Gibbs plays on “While Traveling Through” and “Freedom Highway.”  Legendary guitarist Jonathan Dubose strums on “Let’s Journey Together,” while Bishop Neal Roberson adds soulful harmonica to the track.

Over the last few years, Shonda released seven singles leading up to TRAVELIN’.   She added eight new songs to make this prolific 15-track project.  In a follow-up to her “Step Right In,” Shonda has released a new single from the album, “There Wouldn’t Be A Me,” which is her testimony and encouragement to listeners. 

Shonda shares, “Have you ever been at your lowest point, and it seemed God wasn’t there? God wasn’t watching or hearing you, nor answering your prayers?  Then, at the darkest hour, when you had nothing to hold on to but the little bit of faith you had left, out of nowhere, the Mighty Deliverer appears with a breakthrough to shatter all shackles of bondage and hopelessness.  The truth is, He was there all the time.  This song speaks of such experiences.”

To further encourage the listener in “There Wouldn’t Be A Me,” she pens the lyrics to uplifting melodies and catchy rhythms, a style she created to make the listener feel encouraged and happier as the song progresses. The vamp is simplified to encourage everyone to sing along while asking themselves, “where would I be?”

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In honor of her father, the late Bishop W. T. English, Shonda shares their unique bond with a special spoken word piece on the album, “Daddy’s Girl.”

Shonda’s TRAVELIN’ album has garnered her six 2024 Rhythm of Gospel Award nominations for Contemporary CD of the Year, Special Event CD of the Year, Traditional CD of the Year,  CD of The Year, Contemporary Song of the Year (Step Right In) and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year.  The ROG Awards will be handed out June 19-23 in Mobile, AL.

Also known as “The Gospel Diva,” Shonda is the vibrant and prolific host of her highly successful weekly international radio show “The Old Landmark Gospel Hour,” syndicated on over thirty radio stations worldwide.   She is a native of Boston, Massachusetts, and a current South Carolina resident who is the Director of Music Ministry at Greater St Paul Non-Denominational Church. 

You can connect with Shonda and learn more about her music and media ministry by visiting her website, ShondaEnglish.com.

Red Street Records’ rising CCM group Consumed By Fire announces the second leg of their headlining tour, First Things First Tour (Unplugged). Sponsored by Holt International, the band will bring a stripped down, acoustic show to over twenty cities across fifteen states with additional bookings expected in the weeks to come. 

The tour, named after their recent #2 charted single “First Things First,” and sophomore First Things First album will be offered almost entirely free of charge with the exception of a few select dates.

Band member Jordan Ward shares, “We’re so fired up to get back out on the road with leg 2 of the First Things First tour. This leg of the tour feels like it’s so intentionally focused on serving the communities we’re traveling to.

We’ve worked so earnestly with churches all over the country to try and provide a free night of hope and encouragement, and to see it come to fruition with the majority of these dates has us so expectant! It’s truly going to be a night of ministry for the whole town y’all!”

Consumed By Fire dives into their First Things First Tour (Unplugged) after a massive year in 2023. The band earned themselves a first-time GMA Dove Awards nomination for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for their “Goodbye Ole Me” as well as a debut appearance at the K-Love Fan Awards both as presenters and two-time nominees for Group of the Year and Breakout Single.

Following their 2023 hit “First Things First,” which has garnered over 45M streams to date, the brothers followed up with their current single “Walk With Jesus”, which currently sits at #13 on the Christian AC chart and continues to climb.

Consumed By Fire Announces 2024 Headlining Tour

First Things First Tour (Unplugged) Dates:

33/3 Aurora, MO
3/7 Wayne, NE
3/9 Hutchinson, KS
3/10 Oklahoma City, OK
3/15 Corning, IA
3/16 Marshall, MO
3/21 Charleston, IL
3/23 Robinson, IL
3/24 Evansville, IN
3/27 East Peoria, IL
3/30 Wagoner, OK
4/5 Livingston, TN
4/7 Branson, MO *
4/13 Kiln, MS
4/14 Leesville, LA
4/19 Sioux Falls, SD
4/21 Crosby, ND
5/1 Wheeler, TX
5/11 Green Bay, WI
5/18 JFEST – Chattanooga, TN *+
5/24 Klove Fan Awards – Nashville, TN *

* = full band
+ = festival

Mark Lowry’s team announced that BILL & GLORIA GAITHER will be joining for the 2024 Mark Lowry’s Hometown Weekend! “We are honored to have these living legends as one of our special guests, and know that it will be the cherry on top of an already fantastic weekend.” Tickets are on sale now for November 8th & 9th, 2024 in Deer Park (Houston), TX.

Brooke Ligertwood will lead a special worship experience on April 18 and 19, 2024 at Musuem of the Bible’s World Stage Theater with CREATR’s Worship in the Heart series.

“Worship is the submission of all our nature to God, an increasing recognition of his holiness, the purifying of imagination by his beauty, the opening of the heart to his love—all this gathered up in adoration, the most pure emotion of which our nature is capable.”

Brooke Ligertwood, a platinum recording artist and Grammy-award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader, will be the inaugural artist for Worship in the Heart. Her passion for art and theology has fueled worship music spanning more than two decades, during which she has become a trusted voice in the global Christian music scene.