Evan Craft, one of the most successful crossover artists in Latin music history and premium LIVE event and On Demand platform HITKOR, today announced an all-new, global live streaming special “En Vivo!” The Latin contemporary worship singer and songwriter is a Dove Award-winning artist and Christian radio sensation with more than 1.6 billion career streams and six million social media followers.

Craft will showcase his impressive songwriting and vocal skills on the HITKOR stage May 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PDT); all-access to red carpet festivities begins at 6:00 p.m. Presented by HITKOR’s charitable arm, HITKOR Kares, “En Vivo!” will be broadcast to more than 30 countries with proceeds benefiting Hope the Mission (formerly Hope of the Valley), one of the nation’s largest charity organizations based in Los Angeles that is working to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness.

LIVE tickets are $14.99 and All-Access passes are $19.99, however for this special engagement, FrontRow advanced ticket discounts are $9.99 and $14.99, respectively and are available until the day before the show (use code “EVAN” at checkout and purchase only at HITKOR.com).

“I’m committed to making a difference in a hurting world and using HITKOR’s premium live streaming platform, we can maximize our reach to fans around the world and in turn increase our contributions to a good cause,” says Craft, who records his musical projects in English and Spanish. “My fans can look forward to a one-of-a-kind evening featuring an all-star band and some very special guests. Plus, you’re helping me raise money for a very timely and important cause,” he says.

“Evan’s passion and authenticity coupled with his exceptional songwriting and singing have catapulted him to the top of the charts and we are ecstatic to welcome him into the HITKOR family,” says Russ Miller, CEO of HITKOR. “Evan also shares in our passion to raise awareness around good causes and with HITKOR Kares, we’re excited to team up with Evan for this important cause.”

“Evan Craft is not only a gifted singer, musician and songwriter whose music inspires millions around the world, he is also a true servant leader with a heart of sincere compassion for those most marginalized in our community,” says Ken Craft, CEO of Hope the Mission. “For the past four years, Evan has donated his time and talent to host a Christian Concert called Mi Casa, now Hope the Concert, where 100% of the proceeds have gone to Hope the Mission.  Because of his generous efforts, we have been able to open new shelters and provide life giving services to those in need in Los Angeles.”

Craft’s singles “Be Alright” and “Desesperado” have seen huge success hitting #1 and #14 on Christian radio, respectively; “Be Alright” was nominated for song of the year at the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The latest radio single “Fight On My Knees” entered the Top 25 on the Billboard AC chart with new adds weekly. Craft provided direct support for the Glory Nights Tour featuring KB in fall 2022. Craft has a number of collaborations under his belt including KB (“Be Alright Remix”), Christine D’Clario (“Healer”), Pat Barrett (“Same Spirit”), Miel San Marcos (“Looks Like Heaven”) and Ke’Erron (“Fix My Eyes” / “You Keep Hope Alive”).

On April 28, 2023, Canadian singer-songwriter Cory M. Coons released his latest single “Another Lonely Heart.” The new single is part of his retrospective album “Across The Great Divide,” which showcases the best of Coons’ roots rock-style music from the past decade.

“Another Lonely Heart” is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the division of people, based upon their beliefs and dogmatic practices.

Another Lonely Heart – Cory M. Coons

“Another Lonely Heart” is just the latest example of Cory M. Coons’ exceptional talent and passion for making music that connects with people on a deep emotional level. Fans of roots rock and singer-songwriter music are sure to be moved by Coons’ new single and the rest of the tracks on this album.

ABOUT CORY M. COONS: 

Cory M. Coons is a professional independent performer, musician and award-winning songwriter from Eastern Ontario, Canada, just south of Ottawa. With over 30 years of experience in music, traveling and performing in popular cover bands through the 90’s in both Ontario and the United States in high-energy acts such as “Heads Or Tales”, as well as the band “U.S”, (which toured the South Eastern US in 98′). Then later formed his own Classic-Melodic Rock band “Tycoons”, releasing two independent recordings and performing throughout Eastern Ontario, Northern NY State, and Quebec in the 2000’s.

Cory has amassed more than 300,000 plays on Spotify for his melodic brand of roots-flavored rock. His work with legendary record producer Ron Nevison, has earned him industry recognition from the Los Angeles Music Awards, the Producer’s Choice Honors, The Josie Music Awards, International Singer-Songwriter Association and the Radio Music Awards, among others. With a catalog that boasts several critically-acclaimed full length albums and EPs, as well as a handful of well-received singles since 2004′.

In recent years he released the album “The Long Road Home” in 2018, produced by Multi-Platinum Veteran Music Producer Ron Nevison, (Heart, Bad Company, Damn Yankees, Survivor, Styx, Night Ranger). The album was nominated in 2019 for “Male Album Of The Year” at the “Josie Music Awards”, and he as well had 4 nominations at the 2020 JMA’s, 3 more in 2021, and was nominated at the 2022 JMA event again in two categories, “E.p of the Year”, & “Single of the Year” (Americana) for his song Freedom Road. Cory also earned a nomination at the 2021 “International Singer Songwriter Association” (ISSA) Awards in 2021 for “International Male Vocalist of the Year.” http://www.corymcoons.com

The highly anticipated release of Jeremy Parsons‘ newest music video for his latest single “Humanity” is set to go live this Friday, April 28th. The captivating visual experience features an animated depiction of this talented country/americana singer-songwriter’s heartfelt lyrics, managing to both engage and resonate with viewers in a truly unique way.

Directed by Nick Van Dyk, the “Humanity” music video manages to capture the essence of the song’s message; a powerful call for unity and understanding in a world that seems more divided than ever before. Parsons’ smooth and soulful vocals are perfectly complemented by the artful animation, creating a moving and immersive experience that’s sure to stick with viewers long after the final notes have faded away.

“Humanity” recently reached #12 on the UK iTunes Country Songs chart.

Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, Jeremy Parsons has long been a staple of the country music scene, bringing his unique blend of authenticity, heart, and soul to audiences around the world. “Humanity” is just the latest example of his ability to craft music that speaks to the human experience, combining powerful storytelling with catchy hooks and memorable melodies.

With the release of this stunning new music video, Parsons is redefining what it means to be a country/americana artist in the modern era, proving that the power of music to bring people together is stronger than ever before. Don’t miss your chance to experience the “Humanity” music video in all its animated glory – set your calendars for Friday, April 28th and get ready to be moved.

ABOUT JEREMY PARSONS:

San Antonio’s Jeremy Parsons’ 2017 album release, “Things I Need To Say” propelled the prolific singer-songwriter onto the national and international stage. With introspective songs like “Burn This House Down” and “After All These Years” and innovative, award-winning music videos like “Why Is the Bluebird Blue” and “Making Things Up as I Go,” Parsons put himself on the radar as one of roots music’s brightest new artists.

2021’s “Things To Come” continued Parsons’ string of success. The album was recognized as one of Blues and Roots Radio’s Best of the Year. Singles like the title song, as well as “Tragedy,” “Something Other Than You Are” and “Good Ole Days,” hit the top of international iTunes sales charts, as well as charting on national radio airplay charts in the US and abroad. Spotify streaming totals for both albums have surpassed 1 million! For more information, please visit www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com.

In recognition of May Mental Health Awareness Month, Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning artists Lecrae and Tasha Cobbs Leonard have kicked off a powerful conversation about mental health & cancel culture.

Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the two icons have started releasing small portions of a larger very honest conversation on their socials about depression, therapy, and the pressure they’ve felt to be ideal role models.

Throughout the conversation, they reveal the scars left from deep wounds and how they’ve healed from them.

They also chat about their controversial collaborations with secular artists, and how the backlash impacted them. Tasha was criticized for her single, “I’m Getting Ready,” ft. Nicki Minaj while Lecrae was blasted for his “Blessings” single ft. Ty Dolla $ign. Both songs celebrated God’s blessings!

Amid a season of uncertainty, acclaimed music collective Bethany Music returns with the powerful album Live From New Orleans. Recorded live at the Bethany Church New Orleans campus in May 2022, singles “Just One Drop” and “OMG” herald a season of victory after a supernatural breakthrough.

“This album is one of the most exciting projects I’ve ever been a part of. To be able to lift up a kingdom sound of worship in one of the darkest cities is so special. I know these songs are going to bless the body and draw people who don’t know Him into a new understanding of the love of God for everyone,” said Worship Leader BJ Putnam.

Led by Putnam and team members including Danielle Burns, Nick Day, and Charlin Neal, the recording boasts 13 original tracks rooted in spiritual truth. Penned as Bethany Church stepped out to plant their New Orleans campus amid spiritual opposition, it captures the spiritual hunger of their community.

“It felt like we were releasing a declaration over the land that this place that once was an altar of debauchery and wickedness would be turned into a place of worship, holy love, and righteousness,” said Burns.

Gospel music icons Bill and Gloria Gaither are back with two new Homecoming Series recordings, Power In The Blood and Hallelujah Homecoming (Gaither Music Group), slated for a double release on Friday, April 28.

The Gaithers and their Homecoming Friends gathered in Tulsa, OK, at the Mabee Center, for a weekend of sweet fellowship, inspiring messages, and LIVE performances resulting in the creation of these two new audio and DVD recordings.

“We had a wonderful time at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK, recording new videos,” stated the event’s founder and three-time Gospel Music Association Hall of Famer Bill Gaither, who was honored by the Mabee Center during the weekend’s events for holding the record for the most performances of all time at the arena with a total of 40.

“It is always a joy to fellowship with so many lifelong friends. We revisited some Gospel classics and were honored to have veteran artists on stage who have been recording with us for many decades. In addition, we enjoyed performances from some newer faces on the Homecoming stage, and it is thrilling to see what these young folks are doing.

The spirit in the room was a special one, and we think you will enjoy getting to experience all of this right where you are.”

Power In The Blood showcases 15 new recordings including Gospel classics “The Love of God,” “I’ve Never Been This Homesick,” “Revive Us Again,” “If That Isn’t Love,” and “Power In The Blood” with performances by Homecoming favorites Lynda Randle, Jason Crabb, The Nelons, the Gaither Vocal Band and more.

Hallelujah Homecoming features more than 15 favorite songs such as “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor,” “Because He Lives” and “Give It Away” with performances by Mark Lowry, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Isaacs, Marshall Hall, the Gaither Vocal Band and more special reunion performances.

Power In The Blood and Hallelujah Homecoming is now airing as a TV special, hosted by Bill Gaither, on networks including PBS, DISH TV, DirecTV, TBN, RFD -TV, GaitherTV, FamilyNet, CTN, GMC, GMTN, Guardian, Liberty, TCT and TLN. It will air in Canada on Vision TV, CTS, The Miracle Channel, and Hope TV.

Videos from the new recordings will be available on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel, the Gaither Music Facebook page, and Apple Music. The recordings will be featured on the Gaither Store on Amazon. Songs from the new releases will air on Gaither Radio on Pandora, Gaither Radio on Spotify, and Homecoming Radio, which is aired on nearly 4,000 radio stations networks, and digital outlets worldwide, including SiriusXM.

Gaither Music Group is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.

These recordings, which encompass more than 177 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Reba McEntire, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Isaacs, and others.

Power In The Blood Track Listing:
1. Power In The Blood featuring Angela Primm
2. Revive Us Again featuring Vestal Goodman
3. Yes, I Know featuring Gene McDonald and The Nelons
4. The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power featuring Jason Crabb and Gordon Mote on organ
5. If That Isn’t Love featuring Jeanne Johnson
6. Old Friend featuring Woody Wright
7. The Christian Testimony featuring Lynda Randle
8. The Rain featuring The Sound
9. The Love Of God featuring Wesley Pritchard, Charlotte Ritchie, and Wes Hampton
10. Master, The Tempest Is Raging featuring Chris Blue
11. I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before featuring Jason Crabb
12. Go Ask featuring Mark Lowry and Gaither Vocal Band
13. Hear The Voice Of My Beloved featuring The Nelons
14. He Is Mine And I Am His featuring The Hoppers
15. Worthy The Lamb featuring Gaither Vocal Band

Hallelujah Homecoming Track Listing:
1. Send It On Down featuring Adam Crabb and Angela Primm
2. When I Get Carried Away featuring Wesley Pritchard
3. Dancin’ In The Rain featuring Jeff & Sheri Easter with Bruce Haynes
4. The First Church Of Mercy featuring The Sound
5. I Stand Amazed featuring Charlotte Ritchie, Wes Hampton, and Jacob Cowley
6. Jesus Loves Me featuring Wes Pritchard
7. Journey To The Sky featuring Gaither Vocal Band
8. Hallelujah Chorus featuring Matthew Holt
9. Mercy Walked In featuring Gordon Mote with Charlotte Ritchie and Sheri Easter
10. Only Passing Through featuring Legacy Five
11. What A Friend We Have In Jesus featuring Ann Downing with Gene McDonald and Jason Crabb
12. Leave It There featuring Bradley Walker
13. Goodness Of God featuring The Nelons
14. The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor featuring Jason Crabb with the Gaither Vocal Band and Marshall Hall
15. Peace In Trusting featuring The Isaacs
16. Give It Away featuring Gaither Vocal Band with Mark Lowry and Marshall Hall
17. Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary featuring Ladye Love Smith
18. Because He Lives featuring Gaither Vocal Band, Gene McDonald

There is no stopping the award-winning band CAIN. Kicking off the year with new music and embarking on their first-ever headlining spring tour, they made their Grand Ole Opry debut and traveled to New York to appear on Fox & Friends and SiriusXM.

While continuing their tour into May, CAIN is also readying to host the biggest fan-based awards show of the year, the K-LOVE Fan Awards, over Memorial Day weekend. What’s even better? There is still so much more to come from the sibling trio – comprised of Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain – this year.

Their latest accolade, however, came as a surprise this past weekend. CAIN was awarded their first RIAA Gold® certification for their chart-topping single “Rise Up (Lazarus).” The group was presented gold plaques by their record label, surprising them during a recent concert held just outside of Nashville, to commemorate their achievement (photo below).

Sharing collectively from their Instagram page, CAIN shares, “‘Rise Up’ has been special for us, and we’re so thankful you’ve let it be part of your lives too. Thank you and thank you, Jesus!”

Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment, adds, “I have had a front-row seat to witness the incredible, life-changing ministry and music of CAIN. The gold certification of their very first single, ‘Rise Up (Lazarus),’ is amazing to celebrate, but it is CAIN’s heart behind all of their songs and their commitment to sharing the love of Jesus that we honor every day!”

CAIN has been thrilled to share their songs live on the road during their “Live And In Color Tour.” Since the tour kicked off in early March, they have had more than 20 sellout shows and with just eight concert dates left, many are close to selling out.

Yet their greatest gift is getting to tour with their young children, making every tour stop an adventure with their growing families. 

CAIN’s latest music project, Honest Offering, released in February, is a special compilation of worship songs they’ve been wanting to make since their childhood, especially as teens when the Cain family would host high school Bible studies.

“We hope that this is a time that people can get lost in the songs and really connect with God,” Madison says. “That is more than we can hope for, more than people just liking the songs or enjoying themselves. We really hope that people get to encounter the living God.”

Thanks to Honest Offering, along with their album debut Rise Up and holiday EP Wonderful, their music has achieved four top 10 hits with two back-to-back No.1 songs (“Rise Up [Lazarus]” and “Yes He Can”).

Additionally, their viral single “I’m So Blessed” took over the streaming front, amassing more than 1M streams for every week so far in 2023. Because of its social media popularity, more than 200,000 people have created their own videos using the music of “I’m So Blessed,” accounting for 300M additional views on social media and growing their social media reach by 185%.

Dynamic singer/songwriter Chris Renzema has announced plans for a fall tour. The Manna Tour is set to include stops all across the US! Tickets officially go on sale this Friday, but a pre-sale is underway now with code “OLD FRIEND.”

Renzema will be joined by special guest Jess Ray at most stops. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Daywind Music Group has signed on The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum’s very own resident Gospel group, TrueSong, to New Day Records. The group brings great Gospel music to their large daily audiences, infused with worship, southern, and country sounds. TrueSong is nominated as “Favorite New Artist” for the 2023 Singing News Fan Awards.

TrueSong’s debut radio release and streaming release is “Army of Love,” which will be available for the first time on April 28, debuting on LifeFM with the Family Friendly Morning Show with Rodney and Reagan.

TrueSong will release a second song to streaming platforms entitled, “Believe for It” on May 19th, with their full-length album Tell Someone releasing on June 9.

Dusty Wells, director of Artist and Label Relations for Daywind, comments, “For those of us in the A&R part of the music business, every now and then you will hear a group, and their ‘sound’ just jumps out at you in the most amazing way.

I have known a few of the TrueSong members for several years. Dusty Barrett sent me a couple of demos.

I listened and then listened again, and WOW … I knew I had to sign them. I love their heart, their call, their passion and I love that they want to see lives changed with the music that they are bringing to a hurting world.”

Wells added: “What an incredible opportunity for us here at Daywind Music Group to partner with TrueSong and to work with the wonderful and talented team at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, part of the worldwide ministry Answers in Genesis.

This new project is a blend of worship, inspirational, and Southern Gospel music that will touch countless lives. I am so excited for everyone to hear the music and share in the message of TRUESONG.”

Ken Ham, CEO of Answers in Genesis, adds: “Over the years, secular and Christian media have asked me how we found such talent that exists in the Answers in Genesis ministry and our Ark Encounter and Creation Museum attractions.

My answer was, ‘Just as God brought the animals to Noah, so he brought the people to us.’ And that’s also my answer about the stunning resident artist group for Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, TrueSong.”

Ham noted: “There is no way humanly speaking we could have put a group like this together. God miraculously brought these four unique, extremely talented guys together to form a group that I believe will be a singing sensation in the Christian world. Yes, they really are that good. And they use their talents to impact lives for the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Dusty Barrett of TrueSong comments on the upcoming project, “In 23 years of professional music ministry, this project, Tell Someone, is the best thing I’ve ever been a part of. The team surrounding TrueSong, including our team at AiG, Daywind, our producer, and all of the musicians and engineers, are elite.

They made this entire process fun, and the finished project is a result of God putting everyone together at the right time. I’m excited to share this music with the world.”

Stay tuned for more new music from TrueSong and watch them live at the Ark Encounter, south of Cincinnati, in Williamstown, Ky! TrueSong is featured this summer along with more than 100 artists at the world’s biggest Christian music festival, “40 Days and Nights of Christian Music,” at the Ark Encounter’s Answers Center, August 1-September 9.

Today, Grammy Award-winning rock band Switchfoot announces a new LP The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version) out May 5th in celebration of their triple platinum album’s 20th anniversary. The new record features re-recordings of chart-topping hits like “Meant To Live” (160M streams) & “Dare You To Move” (235M streams) and more.

Alongside the album, Switchfoot also announces a massive 30+ date tour of North America, which is set to kick off at the tail end of Summer. This tour sees them playing major markets like Chicago, Boston, Orlando, Detroit, Seattle, and more and marks the first time the band will play The Beautiful Letdown from front to back in its entirety.

Local presales are on Thursday, April 27th from 10 am – 10 pm local time. Public on sale is on Friday, April 28th at 12 pm local time. For tickets and more information, visit www.switchfoot.com/tour.

The underdog success story of the LP exemplifies Switchfoot’s iconoclast, grassroots approach, defying the odds of major labels and mainstream media. Produced by now legendary industry giant John Fields (Brandie Carlile, Jimmy Eat World, Ben Rector).

 The Beautiful Letdown was a ground-breaking achievement for the Southern California-based rock outfit – selling over 3M copies and garnering over 550M global streams.

When the band began the recording process in 2003, they had signed with a record label to release the collection of songs, preparing them for the biggest stages and audiences they’d ever known.

But when their dream took a turn, and the record label dropped them, the rejection brought on fears and doubts like never before.

“Do we believe in these tunes? Are these songs still worthwhile? Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that the record label’s opinion didn’t matter. We believed in these songs. And no record company logo or opinion could take that away.

We decided to do what we had always done: singing in spite of whatever opposition we might face, paving our own road, and finding a way forward,” lead singer and guitarist Jon Foreman Reminisces.

The band released the record on an indie label where it garnered critical acclaim and immense industry support. From hearing their songs on the radio all over the world to debuting videos with MTV and Late Night TV – 

The Beautiful Letdown put Switchfoot on the map and solidified them as one of the most iconic 2000s alternative bands. Drummer Chad Butler recalls, “Looking back, I realize the album was aptly titled – The Beautiful Letdown embraced a human story equally full of highs and lows.” 

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Beautiful Letdown, the band realizes just how important that rollercoaster was. “The journey of The Beautiful Letdown reminded us why we started playing music in the first place. It united us and gave us a deep appreciation for each other and the people that showed up to sing with us.”