Chart-topping band We Are Messengers has announced plans to headline the 39-city Where The Joy Is Tour this fall. Presented by Compassion International, the tour features special guests Cochren & Co. and Ben Fuller.

Launching Sept. 14, the Where The Joy Is Tour will travel to cities in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and more before wrapping up in mid-November.

Taking its name from We Are Messengers’ upcoming studio release, the Where The Joy Is Tour will offer a special pre-sale ticket opportunity for fans beginning Wednesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, July 27, at 10 p.m. local time.

General on-sale will begin Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. local time. Ticket options in most markets include a VIP package offering an artist Q&A with We Are Messengers frontman Darren Mulligan, best seats in the house, early entry and a VIP exclusive tour laminate.

WE ARE MESSENGERS – WHERE THE JOY IS TOUR – FALL 2023
Additional dates to be added. Dates and venues subject to change without notice. 

SEPTEMBER
14 – West Lebanon, IN – Ura Seeger Memorial Auditorium
15 – TBA
16 – Warsaw IN – Warsaw Performing Arts Center
17 – Madison, WI – Overture Center – Capitol Theater
21 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre
22 – Sioux Falls, SD – Central Church
23 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place
24 – Kansas City, MO – Folly Theater
29 – Elkhorn, NE – Relevant Community Church*
30 – St. Paul, MN – Knight Performance Hall*

OCTOBER
1 – Grand Forks, ND – Hope Church*
2 – TBA
3 – Billings, MT – Faith E Church
6 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
7 – North Bend, OR – Hauser Community Church
8 – Issaquah, WA – Eastridge Church
13 – Surprise, AZ – The Vista Center for the Arts
14 – TBA
15 – Carlsbad, NM – Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center
16 – Andrews, TX – James Roberts Center
18 – Pharr, TX – Center Church Pharr
19 – Greenville, TX – Greenville Municipal Auditorium
20 – Wichita Falls, TX – Evangel Temple
21 – Texarkana, TX – Perot Theatre
22 – Temple, TX – Temple Bible Church

NOVEMBER
1 – Dover, OH – Newpointe Community Church
2 – St. Mary’s PA – St. Mary’s High School
3 – Meriden, CT – New Life Church
4 – Plymouth, MA – Plymouth Memorial Hall
5 – North Syracuse, NY – The Gathering Place
8 – Getzville, NY – The Chapel at Crosspoint
9 – Montgomery, NY – Goodwill Church
10 – Rochester, NY – Roberts Wesleyan University
11 – Sewell, NJ – Fellowship Bible Church
12 – Wye Mills, MD – Todd Performing Arts Center
16 – St. Albans, WV – Gateway Christian Church
17 – Clarksburg, WV – Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center
18 – Milton, DE – Eagles Nest Church
19 – Hagerstown, MD – The Maryland Theatre

Transparent Productions announces “Tasha Layton’s Look What You’ve Done Tour” kicking off October 26 and running through November 12.

Join Tasha Layton for an evening of music, ministry, and transformation when she takes the stage to share her chart-topping hit singles, including “Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be Okay),” “How Far,” and “Look What You’ve Done,” along with her current single, “Never.” Jeremy Rosado from “The Voice” will join as Layton’s special musical guest.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to hit the road on the Look What You’ve Done tour!” Tasha Layton exclaims. “These nights are going to be so special. My prayer is that God would meet everyone who comes in a special way.”

Jeremy Rosado adds, “I’m so excited to be jumping on the road with Tasha Layton! I love her music and I’m so thankful to her for bringing me out and having the opportunity to play my brand-new songs for her fans. It’s gonna be a great tour!”

The eight-city tour will hit major markets including Charlotte, Grand Rapids, and Chicago, and wrap in Columbus, Ohio. Don’t miss this special tour, with each night offering a deeper connection with God and seeing what He has done for all of us.

Tasha Layton’s Look What You’ve Done Tour schedule:

Oct. 26 – Crossroads Church, Indianapolis (Avon), IN

Oct. 27 – Christ Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC

Oct. 28 – The Church at Grace Point, Cleveland, TN

Oct. 29 – The Church at Liberty Square, Cartersville, GA

Nov. 9 – Impact Christian Church, Pittsburgh (Moon Township), PA 

Nov. 10 – Immanuel Church, Grand Rapids (Holland), MI

Nov. 11 – Willow Creek North Shore, Chicago (Glenview), IL

Nov. 12 – Discover Christian Church, Columbus (Dublin), OH

*dates are subject to change

Matthew West invites you to once again “Come Home For Christmas” with the announcement of his Fisher Center show on December 2, 2023. Join “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard) to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with holiday classics, his original tune “Come Home For Christmas,” surprises, and more.

 The show is in conjunction with his second annual Come Home For Christmas Weekend primarily taking place in Franklin, Tenn, and includes events such as a Christmas dinner with the West family, the Franklin tree lighting, a meet and greet, worship time, and much more.

“I can hardly wait to bring our Christmas show to this amazingly beautiful theater in my hometown,” exclaims West. “Christmas in Tennessee is such a magical time, and I hope this special night will help all who attend get a jumpstart on getting in the Christmas spirit.”

West’s current single “You Changed My Name” is impacting Christian radio now. The powerful song comes from his latest release, his double album, MY STORY YOUR GLORY.

Composed of 22 tracks, the first part of the double album, MY STORY, embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years as well as personal experiences, and the second part, YOUR GLORY, marks the first official Gospel worship album. The accompanying video for “You Changed My Name” was released earlier this year, serving as a display of fellow worshipers coming together joyfully as chosen children of God.

The Gray Havens announce the Fall Zion Caravan Tour.

After their highly successful Spring tour through Texas and the Midwest, The Gray Havens, Antoine Bradford, John Mark Pantana and LOVKN will be taking the Zion Caravan out again, performing in 29 cities across the west and eastern US. Mark Barlow will be joining the Caravan for the east coast tour dates.

Creating a unique concert experience, the Zion Caravan Tour is done “in-the-round” style, with the artists trading off performing songs on their own and singing together. It’s an evening of stories and songs resulting in comments from the audience, such as, “I was left wishing I could see it again the next night” and “I didn’t want it to end.”

Artist Manager Keith Stancil shares “It has been inspiring to see the artists on the Zion Caravan Tour work hard to engage their fanbase, build a new unique tour, and sell out many of the markets on the first tour run in the Spring. People loved the style of the show and the fresh take on the live music event. They’ve done it all without the help of radio and major record labels. These artists are making an impact with their music and their streaming numbers reveal a significant fan base hungry for this kind of tour.”

The Gray Havens are happy to partner again with International Justice Mission as the tour sponsor.

The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. 

During a star-studded ceremony held on Saturday at Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena, the winners in key categories were unveiled, highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of Gospel music artists and industry professionals. Other categories were awarded in Pre-Show festivities. Dottie Peoples received the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award.

The show opened with an electrifying performance of “Miracles” and “Impossible” by Kierra Sheard Kelly and Pastor Mike Jr., the night’s biggest winner. Pastor Mike, Jr. earned eight awards for his work on the album “Winning,” released under Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. 

The project was named Album of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, while Pastor Mike, Jr. also took home the prestigious Song of the Year Presented by McDonald’s, Artist of the Year Presented by Dream In Black, Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year awards.

DOE, who entered the industry with her family as a member of the group Forever Jones, praised her way to solo success earning three trophies, including the Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Presented by Walmart, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year for her album “Clarity,” released under Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration. 

Zacardi Cortez also brought home three statues, earning awards for Traditional Male Artist of the Year Presented by Bevel, Traditional Album of the Year, and Praise and Worship Song of the Year for his album “Imprint,” released under Blacksmoke Music Worldwide.

The collaborative effort of Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin resulted in their joint album “Kingdom Book One” winning in two categories, Duo/Chorus Group of the YearPresented by P&G and Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year. Tye Tribbett also brought home two awards, including Producer Of The Year Presented by AFLAC and Recorded Music Packaging Of The Year.

Lena Byrd Miles earned the New Artist of the Year award for her My Block Records project “Brand New,”  Bishop T.D. Jakes won Special Event Album Of The Year, Tasha Cobbs Leonard won for Praise And Worship Album Of The Year, Lecrae was a winner for Rap Hip Hop Gospel Album Of The Year, and Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson was honored with Quartet Of The Year. A complete list of winners is available at www.stellarawards.com.

In addition to the award recipients, special honorees were recognized for their invaluable contributions to the Gospel music industry. CeCe Winans received the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award Presented by State Farm, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact.

Winans also gave a moving performance of her song “Goodness of God” from her album “Believe For It.” Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham was honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Verizon in recognition of his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music.

Additionally, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones was presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.

Show co-hosts McReynolds and Cobbs Leonard delivered huge performances that will uplift and inspire audiences worldwide, while an exclusive Reunion Tour preview performance featuring Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, and Tye Tribbett brought the house down!

Viewers can also look forward to powerhouse performances by Charles Jenkins, DOE, Dottie Peoples, Isaac Carree, Jevon Dewand and The TrapStarz, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, Zacardi Cortez, and Zak Williams & 1 Akord. Performing on the AT&T Emerging Voices stage, Byrd Miles, Bishop S.Y. Younger, and Victory will delight audiences with their rich vocals and undeniable stage presence.

Presenters for the evening include Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Brian Courtney Wilson, Erica Campbell, Isabel Davis, James Fortune, Koryn Hawthorne, Jason Clayborn, NOTKARLTONBANKS, Pastor Shirley Caesar and Travis Greene.

AT&T Dream in Black proudly serves as the presenting sponsor for the 38th Annual Stellar Awards. Additionally, esteemed companies such as Aflac, GM, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Spotify, State Farm, Verizon, and Walmart joined as supporters of this year’s program.

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrates the rich diversity and unwavering spirit of Gospel music, showcasing its profound impact on audiences worldwide.

The winners and honorees exemplify the power of faith, talent, and dedication within the Gospel music community. This year’s ceremony will touch the hearts of viewers across the nation when it premieres on BET on Sunday, August 6 at 8/7C.

The 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Executive in Charge of Production and Producer. Michael A. Johnson will produce and direct this year’s award show.

Multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE is returning with their unique fusion of modern rock, purpose driven-soul, and undeniable mainstream appeal with their ninth studio album CAVES, due September 15.

The announcement of the project is joined by the release of “The Cave,” the album’s namesake and an impassioned glimpse of what’s to come. “The Cave” taps into the spiritual need for self-discovery and the impulse to escape the pressure of modern life, as declared in the first verse – ‘I need some time to be on my own in a world without a mirror.’

“Sometimes the things you’ve done in your career, the highs, and lows that you’ve experienced, create a shadow that you just can’t break free from,” NEEDTOBREATHE said. “In order to write new songs that still matter to people, we had to move away from the identity of what others think we are and into the freedom of who we are becoming.”

The dynamic track sets the tone for the full project CAVES, a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation, and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a bigger, more expansive new scope.

“We always believed we could make a record that would feel at home on the world’s biggest stages,” NEEDTOBREATHE added. “It was important to us to prove that we could. This is the most ambitious record we’ve made in a really long time.”

The project was written in two post-pandemic phases – first during a getaway in Utah where the group was finally able to get together again, and then again after they returned to the road, re-acclimating to massive crowds alongside OneRepublic. The making of the album was captured in a two-part documentary “A World Without A Mirror: The Making of CAVES”.

CAVES proves the band’s genre-defying appeal, featuring a wide array of special guests, including country hitmakers Carly Pearce and Old Dominion as well as Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance and alternative rock band and tourmates Judah & The Lion.

The album will help create the perfect soundtrack for “The CAVES World Tour” set to kick off this fall with Judah & the Lion. 

CAVES Tracklist
1. The Cave
2. Everknown
3. How Wonderful We Are
4. Dreams (ft. Judah & The Lion)
5. When You Forgive Someone
6. Wasting Time (ft. Old Dominion)
7. Fall On Me (ft. Carly Pearce)
8. Hideaway
9. By and By
10. Reaching Out To Find You
11. Temporary Tears (ft. Foy Vance)

Multi-award-winning artist Travis Tritt is set to release his highly anticipated debut Gospel project, Country Chapel, taking listeners on a nostalgic journey back to his childhood roots. Captivating audiences with authentic renditions and powerful testimonies of redemption, this heartfelt album pays homage to Tritt’s formative years within the comforting embrace of the Country Chapel.

Produced by Dave Cobb at Georgia May Studio in Savannah, Georgia, Country Chapel seamlessly blends traditional church harmonies with Tritt’s signature award-winning vocal style, offering a unique and inspiring listening experience.

This long-awaited Gospel project promises to be a defining milestone in Tritt’s illustrious career, touching hearts and souls through the universal language of music.

Released by Gaither Music Group, Country Chapel will be available on September 15, 2023. The album’s pre-sale begins tomorrow, July 21, 2023, with the release of Track #1, “When God Dips His Love in My Heart.”

Building anticipation, Track #2, “Like the Father Loves His Son,” will be released on August 18, 2023. Finally, on September 15, 2023, the soul-stirring track, “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” will be unveiled, serving as a testament to Tritt’s remarkable musical journey and unwavering dedication to the Gospel genre. Country Chapel is distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music.

With a career spanning over three decades, Tritt has garnered numerous accolades and chart-topping hits. Known for his distinctive voice and powerful songwriting, Tritt continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his timeless music and electrifying live performances.

Tritt’s albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher, have led him to amass more than 30 million in career album sales, two GRAMMY Awards, four CMA Awards, including the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award), a Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist, an invitation to become a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and a devoted fan base that has filled venues coast-to-coast.

He also charted more than 40 times on the Hot Country Songs Chart, earning five #1s and twenty Top 10 hits.

Among his eleven studio albums and numerous charted singles are “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” “Best of Intentions,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde,” “Here’s A Quarter,” “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” and more. He is also dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which includes Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson, who dominated the charts in the ‘90s.

Country Chapel Track Listing: 
1. “When God Dips His Love In My Heart” (Cleavant Derricks)
2. “Like The Father Loves His Son” (Travis Tritt)
3. “Mama Used To Pray For Me” (Travis Tritt and Aaron Raitiere)
4. “In the Valley (He Restoreth My Soul)” (Dottie Rambo)
5. “Uncloudy Day” (J.K. Alwood)
6. “Wayfaring Stranger” (Public Domain)
7. “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” (Blind Willie Johnson)
8. “The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor” (Dallas Frazier and Sanger D. Shafer)
9. “Why Me” (Kris Kristofferson)
10. “Little Country Chapel” (Travis Tritt and Aaron Raitiere)

RCA Inspiration celebrated an incredible weekend with five wins and powerful performances at the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, taped in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, July 15th.

The crowd and incredible talent celebrated the indelible impact, love, and inspiration that live Gospel music delivers, the Gospel icons, and the range of excellent new music released over the past year, with awards garnered for the hit projects Clarity by DOE (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration), and Kingdom Book One by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA).

DOE, Kirk Franklin, and Kierra Sheard-Kelly (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration) also took the stage for live performances, with the weekend also featuring appearances from Koryn Hawthorne and Melvin Crispell, III.

Chart-topper DOE won three Stellar Awards for her acclaimed debut album Clarity, released in 2022 in partnership between Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label and RCA Inspiration. Winning Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Presented by Walmart, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year (for “When I Pray”), DOE also performed in the show’s live musical tribute honoring CeCe Winans.

The award-winning live album collaboration by chart-toppers Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin won two Stellar Awards. Released in 2022, the group’s live album Kingdom Book One (Tribl Records/Fo Yo Soul/RCA Inspiration) continued its winning streak, garnering wins for Duo/Chorus Group of the Year Presented by P&G, and Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year.

The album has previously won multiple awards this year with three Grammys and an NAACP Image Award. Kirk Franklin hit the stage electrifying the crowd with a closing performance joined in a medley by Israel Houghton and Tye Tribbett in a preview of The Reunion Tour, their upcoming star-studded nationwide tour that kicks off in the fall.

In a weekend of soulful celebration, chart-toppers Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Koryn Hawthorne and Melvin Crispell, III also made appearances. Sheard-Kelly kicked off the Stellar Awards with a powerhouse opening performance together with Pastor Mike Jr., featuring the songs “Miracles” and “Impossible.”

Hawthorne appeared as a presenter on the Stellar Awards, and Crispell delivered a live performance on the Stellar Awards Pre-Show, which was held on Friday, July 14th, and announced many of the early winners in multiple Stellar Awards categories.

Ron Hill, SVP of A&R at RCA Inspiration says: “We are so thankful to the Stellar Awards for another amazing show, and congratulations to production and all the talent there this year! It is a blessing to celebrate the work of DOE’s solo album and Kirk Franklin’s collaboration with Maverick City on Kingdom Book One on their awards, and take part in the show with the performances that DOE, Kirk, and Kierra gave, as well as Melvin’s on the pre-show.

Creating special moments with their fellow artists, we are proud to continue honoring God’s moving power in our lives, showcasing and lifting up the brilliance of the Gospel.”

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will premiere on the Stellar Network on Sunday, July 30th at 6 pm ET (available on Charter Spectrum, Verizon Fios, and Xumo Play), and also air on BET on Sunday, August 6th at 8 pm ET, as well as Bounce TV on Sunday, September 3rd at 1 pm ET. The show will also air in national syndication from August 7th to September 10th, 2023, check local listings.

Pastor Mike Jr., dubbed the “new king of Urban Inspiration,” swept the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, winning 8 categories, including “Artist of the Year” for a third time in a row. The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will air Sunday, August 6 at 8/7C on BET.

The show opened with an electrifying performance of the brand-new Billboard Gospel #1 single, “Miracles” and #1 hit “Impossible” by Kierra Sheard Kelly and Pastor Mike Jr., the night’s biggest winner. Pastor Mike, Jr. earned eight awards for his work on the album Winning, The EP was named Album of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, while Pastor Mike, Jr.

Also took home the prestigious Song of the Year Presented by McDonald’s, Artist of the Year Presented by AT&T Dream In Black, Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year awards.

Dubbed “The New King of Urban Inspiration,” Pastor Mike Jr.’s current album, IMPOSSIBLE, features 15 stand-out tracks of encouragement with Pastor Mike’s signature sound, trap music cadences, and lyrical mastery. IMPOSSIBLE boasts standout collaborations with Tamela Mann, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, James Fortune, Adia, 1K Phew, Tvinci and Angela McClure. 

The album IMPOSSIBLE has reached over 30M streams worldwide; the EP, WINNING, has reached over 15M streams worldwide.

Pastor Mike Jr. has scored four consecutive number-one singles (“Impossible,” “B!G,” “I Got It,” and “Amazing”) on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart. His breakout single “B!G” was recognized as Billboard’s #1 Gospel Airplay Song of 2020. He serves as the Senior Pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham, AL.

Follow Pastor Mike Jr. on social media using the handle @PastorMikeJr.

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will air Sunday, August 6 at 8/7C on BET.

A complete list of Pastor Mike Jr.’s 38^th Stellar Gospel Music Awards wins:

• Category #1 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• Category #2 SONG OF THE YEAR

Impossible; Pastor Mike Jr., James Fortune & JeVon Hill; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• Category #3 MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• CATEGORY #7 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Winning; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• CATEGORY #12 CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• CATEGORY #16 CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Winning; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• CATEGORY #19 MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Mr. McClure; Michael McClure, Andre Rudolph & Antonio Minifield; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

• CATEGORY #30 RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Blak Sheep; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide

Porter’s Call, a non-profit uniquely dedicated to providing counsel, support, and encouragement to recording artists, announces new leadership changes. Set to take effect in May 2024, Founder and Executive Director Al Andrews has chosen to step down from his leadership role, promoting Beth Barcus and Chad Karger to take the helm as Co-Executive Directors.

Barcus and Karger have been Porters within the organization for 20 years combined. Additionally, non-profit veteran Phil Shay, who joined Porter’s Call in 2022, has been named Director of Development, while two staffers have recently joined the team – Office and Hospitality Manager Audrey Ragan and Porter Jared Farley.

Andrews wholeheartedly supports the non-profit he founded 22 years ago and plans to always be an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization.

“I cannot express how bright the future of Porter’s Call looks to me,” Al Andrews shares. “Handing off the leadership into the capable hands of Beth and Chad was an easy decision. I believe in them and trust them to lead Porter’s Call, with the support of the entire team, for years to come.”

Board President Matt Signore adds, “This is an exciting and wonderful time to extend the mission of Porter’s Call that Al created and Beth and Chad will shepherd into the future. The addition of Phil, Jared, and Audrey will expand their ability to serve the artist community.”

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the unique mission of Porter’s Call is sustained entirely by donations, sponsorships, and the annual event, “Evening of Stories,” its largest fundraiser. Their next “Evening of Stories” will take place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.

Now in its 14th year, “Evening of Stories” continues to feature an eclectic group of storytellers and musical guests weaving their unique, moving, and often humorous tales and talents into the fabric of a magical evening. This year’s featured storytellers are Al Andrews and Dr. Richard Antoine White, a speaker, author, and professional tuba player. Musical guests are Paramore, Brandon Heath, and Lucie Silvas.

Just announced today, individual tickets for “Evening of Stories” will be available starting this Friday, July 21.