5x GRAMMY-winner Naomi Raine released her debut live album ‘Cover The Earth’ via TRIBL Records. The album was recorded live in Naomi’s hometown of New York City and features spirited collaborations with fellow 5x GRAMMY-winner Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music, Justin Bieber), 9x GRAMMY-nominated artist Natalie Grant, GRAMMY-nominee Todd Dulaney, and worship leader and songwriter Lizzie Morgan.
‘Cover The Earth’ debuted at #1 on the iTunes Christian Chart and currently sits in the top 5. The video for the album’s focus track “Sing Hallelujah” also premiered on BET’sTimes Square billboard on Friday, and Naomi is the featured artist on BET’s Pulse of the Kingdom playlist this week.
Naomi has performed at the GRAMMY Awards, BET Awards, and more, and has won GRAMMY, Billboard, NAACP, Stellar, and Dove Awards all within the past few years. She tied Beyoncé at last year’s GRAMMY Awards for the most wins (4) and performed with Migos’ Quavo for the tribute to the late TakeOff.
She is currently out on the first-of-its-kind, all-female It’s Time Tour with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Natalie Grant, Tamela Mann, TAYA, and Katie Torwalt, which wraps at YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on June 25th.
Grammy-award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin and his wife Lauren’s non-profit foundation For Others, in partnership with the Troubadour Golf & Field Club in Middle Tennessee and Discovery Land Company Foundation (DLCF), raised over $12 million at the 2nd Annual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering last month, far exceeding their goal. Proceeds will go to help improve the lives of vulnerable kids and families in the United States.
Over 30 celebrities from across sports and music participated in the benefit golf tournament and auction, including Nate Bargatze, Drew Brees, Kirk Herbstreit, Vince Gill, Tyler Hubbard, Shay Mooney, Golden Tate, TobyMac, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Tomlin, and Carrie Underwood, among many others.
Bear Rinehart and his wife Mary Reames (on right) meet with guests attending the 2ndAnnual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering
“We’re once again blown away by both the generosity and passion of all who were a part of our 2023 celebrity golf tournament and Vision Gathering,” said David Nasser, For Others President. “Although we are only two years old, it felt like a homecoming as over 400 people united to do together what we could never do alone.
The funds raised will allow us to push the gas pedal even harder as we serve America’s vulnerable and help them find safe and loving homes.”
“This year’s Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering exceeded our expectations in countless ways. What a day!” said Chris Tomlin. “Best golf experience, incredible ladies’ gathering, and most of all, we witnessed an evening of laughter and heart that reached beyond our highest hopes.
Because of the generosity of our guests, we’ll be able to fund even more adoptions than planned this year so that families can focus on welcoming their new child wholeheartedly without financial stress. I’m so sincerely grateful to everyone who attended and to those who chose to donate. You’re our heroes.”
Luke Bryan and team play in the 2ndAnnual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering
Chris and Lauren Tomlin have always had a heart for children and created the For Others non-profit foundation to help close the gap between children in need and capable care providers by raising awareness, maximizing resources, and mobilizing communities.
“The Vision Gathering has quickly become one of the largest charity events in the country,” said For Others board member Chad Spencer. “We love hosting it at Troubadour in our hometown of Nashville and in partnership with great friends like the Discovery Land Company.
This isn’t possible without all the amazing celebrities and guests who joined us. For Others is just beginning our journey, yet the momentum accelerating us toward our goal brings the vision of every kid finding a path Home closer than ever. We’re grateful and excited to crush it for kids all across America.”
This Thursday, June 8th, Colton Dixon will perform his latest chart-climbing single “My Light,” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Check local listings for airtimes, and if you miss it, Dixon’s full performance will post to The Kelly Clarkson Show’s social channels that afternoon following west coast airings. “My Light” is now spinning on 70+ stations and hit the Top 20 on the Mediabase Christian AC chart this week
Dixon recently performed the track, found on his new CANVAS EP, to a live audience on FOX & Friends, as well as his Song of the Year-nominated “Build A Boat” with multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett on the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, broadcast on TBN June 2nd.
Last week Dixon released an acoustic version of “My Light,” and will be hitting the road throughout the summer leading up to The Love & Light Tour, which he’ll co-headline with Jordan Feliz this fall. Fans can text “Love and Light” to (615) 845-4896 to be the first to learn about dates and presale tickets.
CANVAS and “My Light” follow the biggest song of Dixon’s career to date “Build A Boat,” which, at 10 weeks became the longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, also spawning “Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett),” with MULTI-PLATINUM and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett. Both tracks follow his Atlantic Record debut and No.1 song, “Miracles,” which also boasts over 94 million global streams.
YB shares the official album trailer for Dreams Don’t Have Deadlines. This project is YB’s most anticipated independent release to date. The tracklist can be found below. The album is available for pre-order now and is expected later this summer (July 7).
The Awakening Foundation, powered by Awakening Events, announces the first-everAir1 Worship Now Live at Red Rocks concert on Monday, October 23, 2023. Headlined by Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake, the one-night-only event at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre located in Morrison, Colorado will also include performances by Brian & Jenn Johnson, Shane & Shane, and Jon Reddick.
“Air1 is excited to bring an epic night of worship to an iconic venue with some of our favorite worship leaders who have helped Air1 listeners worship through their days over the last four years,” shares Mandy Young, VP of Radio. “This is one concert that is NOT to be missed.”
Tickets for this very special event go on sale Thursday, June 15 at 12 pm ET. Supported by World Vision and Altrua HealthShare.
Concertgoers to this anticipated evening will be immersed in the captivating atmosphere of Red Rocks, where the power of Worship will transcend all boundaries and bring people from all walks of life together as one to experience the soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake, joined by Brian & Jenn Johnson, Shane & Shane, and Jon Reddick.
As long-time followers of Worship music or newcomers seeking solace and inspiration, Air1 Worship Now Live at Red Rocks promises to be an evening of pure connection and celebration, where the universal language of Worship unites everyone.
Singer/Songwriter Rachael Lampa was awarded her first K-LOVE Fan Award for her song “Perfectly Loved” ft. TobyMac for the “Breakout Single” category. The fan-voted awards were taped at the iconic OPRY house on May 28th and aired on TBN on June 2nd.
Lampa also performed her award-winning song at the awards and was nominated for three total categories. “Perfectly Loved” was co-written with Andrew Ripp and Ethan Hulse and released on Holly Street Records. It was promoted by Boxer Poet / Chris Hauser.
“This has been such a sweet and healing season in so many ways,” shares Rachael Lampa after winning. “Being able to share who God is to me and for it to resonate with others is so redeeming of the past 10+ years of not doing music. And being able to do this all while spending sweet time with my babies and family and community, what a gift.”
“Perfectly Loved” was Lampa’s comeback song after a long break from doing her own music. The No. 1 song was inspired by both her inner-healing journey and her work in prison ministry with a non-profit that is founded and run by her family, called People Loving Nashville. This has become a theme for many of her new songs including “Wild Ones” and her newest release “Somebody To You.”
She continues, “My song, ‘Perfectly Loved’, actually came about at a time when I was not thinking about doing music again, it was not on my radar. I was spending a lot of time with my family’s non-profit. Serving people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and other struggles.
I was telling them about some of the women in the prison I was working with and how their love for God was brought to life again- it made me think about 14-year-old me. About the little girl who started to believe over time that the more I accomplished, the more I performed, the more success I had, and the more worthy of the love that I was – if I ever messed up, I would ruin it all.
This song is sort of a letter to those girls in prison, but also a letter back to young Rachael. About how God’s love is so perfect that we don’t have to fight for it, we don’t have to earn it. It is so cool to look in hindsight and see how God’s love followed me all the way through and finds me now. His love is perfect! We are made from it, we are made for it, and there is nothing we can do to lose it. “
Universal Music Group Nashville and Capitol Christian Music Group are teaming up for the release of new music from award-winning artist Anne Wilson. Tallying more than 600 million global streams, Wilson has won two GMA Dove Awards and earned a GRAMMY nomination for her 2022 debut album, My Jesus.
The Kentucky native is one of Nashville’s most inspiring young trailblazers, mixing the heart of Contemporary Christianity with the sound of Country music.
“From the moment we first met Anne, it was clear she had a special talent and an incredible story and message,” adds Capitol CMG’s Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy. “It’s been so rewarding to be a part of the success she’s had with her debut project and we are thrilled to have UMG Nashville and Cindy Mabe as partners for this next chapter. We believe there’s no ceiling for what Anne can achieve.”
Photo ID (L-R): Maggie Laws (Story House Collective), Matthew West (Story House Collective), Anne Wilson, Kolby Vetter (The Neal Agency), Austin Neal (The Neal Agency) Photo credit: Danielle Piazza
“Anne Wilson is a boundary-pushing artist who belongs in both Christian and Country music formats and cultures,” shares UMG Nashville Chair & CEO, Cindy Mabe. “She’s here to take her story and the power of her music to new audiences while continuing to be an ambassador of faith in youth culture and beyond within the Christian music audience.
She’s unique and dynamic in sound, purpose, and spirit, and getting to partner with her, her team at Story House Collective, and Hudson Plachy and Brad O’Donnell and their team at Capitol Christian Music Group is a great privilege.”
Adding to her powerhouse Nashville team, Wilson has also signed on with boutique talent agency The Neal Agency.
“I am so excited to partner with UMG Nashville, and with The Neal Agency,” says Wilson. “Over the last two years, I have watched God open doors for my music that I could never open for myself. I see these new partnerships as another open door to share the message of hope, faith, and the love of my Jesus to an even broader audience. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
Next up, Wilson will take the stage at RiseFest in Iowa on June 9, CMA Fest in Nashville on June 10-11, and will perform at the Grand Ole Opry on June 16. She is set to release her personal track “Seventh Of June” on Wednesday (6/7).
Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Fan Awards winner Brandon Lake made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where he talked about the impact his hit song “Gratitude” has had on him personally and he shared how his recent collaboration with Thomas Rhett came about. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN on June 2nd at 8 pm ET. For more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.
Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Retired WNBA player Charlotte Smith made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where she talked about boldly discussed her faith in the sports world and reflected on her biggest CCM musical inspiration. Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN on June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.
Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry welcomed the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 28. Jason made an appearance at the pressroom backstage where he talked about performing with Mac Powell at the Fan Awards and reflected on the success of “Good Morning Mercy.” Tune into the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards airing on TBN June 2nd at 8 pm ET, for more coverage from the biggest fan weekend in Christian music.
