In its 6th year and counting, The Grace Experience is set to hold this April in the beautiful and ancient city of Jos.

This year’s edition is tagged ‘Restoration’. The event gathers over 4000 worshippers and Jesus lovers in unionism loving on God and lifting up the name of Jesus with a life-changing experience. Many testimonies have emerged from past editions with souls saved, lives restored.

According to the visioner and convener Minstrel Jid he said, Our heart cry is that through our faithfulness to this vision, the nations will embrace the saving grace of Jesus, the outpouring of the Father’s Love on lives will experience a drastic change in their personal, spiritual and work life.

The Grace Experience is one of the biggest events in the city of Jos, Nigeria and has played host to the likes of Moses Bliss, Dr. Panam Percy Paul, Obiora Obiwon, Oche Jonkings and many more.

The 2023 edition will feature renowned gospel minstrels  Mercy Chinwo, Buchi, Minstrel Jid, Rev. Yusuf Akila, Razphil, Faith Enenu and Benjamin Banor.

Details of the event is as below

Date: April 23, 2023
Time: 2 pm
Venue: Tamarald Events Centre. JIB Junction, Off Old Airport Road, Jos.

The Awakening Foundation, powered by Awakening Events, announces the not-to-be-missed tour coming this fall. For the first time in history, three of the most popular artists in Christian music – TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams – are teaming up for an unforgettable concert experience. Running for twelve dates throughout November, this trio of award-winning musicians will hit key markets including Atlanta, GA, Tulsa, OK, Detroit, MI, and Buffalo, NY. The tour is sponsored by World Vision and Altrua HealthShare.

With numerous chart-topping songs joined by a commitment to spreading God’s love through music between them, MercyMe, TobyMac, and Zach Williams will take the stage to share fan favorites as well as deliver an uplifting experience that will surely leave every concertgoer feeling inspired.

Beginning today and running through April 10, fans can gain access to an exclusive pre-sale by texting the word PRIORITY to #615-813-6017.  The pre-sale begins April 12 at 10am local time and ends April 13 at 11:59pm local time. Fans who sign up in advance will receive an access code via text message on April 11.

“The Awakening team couldn’t be more thrilled to bring together the talents of TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams for this incredible tour,” states Dan Fife, founder and President of Awakening Events. “Each artist brings their own unique sound and style to the stage, and we can’t wait to see them unite to create an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans.”

General ticket sales begin Friday, April 14 at 11am CT/12pm ET by visiting HERE.

Official tour dates:*

Thurs., Nov. 2 – Charlotte, NC

Fri., Nov. 3 – Atlanta, GA

Sat., Nov. 4 – Louisville, KY

Sun., Nov. 5 – Evansville, IN

Thurs., Nov. 9 – Tulsa, OK

Fri., Nov. 10 – Sioux Falls, SD

Sat., Nov. 11 – Rockford, IL

Sun., Nov. 12 – Detroit, MI

Thurs., Nov. 16 – Youngstown, OH

Fri., Nov. 17 – Ft. Wayne, IN

Sat., Nov. 18 – Buffalo, NY

Sun., Nov. 19 – Columbus, OH

*artist lineup may vary; be sure to visit the tour page for the most up-to-date information 

Onome Ovwori is a gospel artist based in the United States. He recently released two albums SONG OF MY FATHER and REVEALING JESUS. A thirty-track-listed album and over three hours of listening time will spur you to worship, praise, thanksgiving, and warfare. Both albums are available to stream and download on all digital platforms.

Onome Ovwori currently serves as the minister of music/music director at his local church, Community Baptist Church in Somerset, New Jersey. He is married to his lovely wife Nimma Ovwori and together they have 3 lovely children. 

Onome also recently released the live recording video for the song IDINMA and has announced a challenge for singers to participate in.

Stream & Enjoy

To participate in the “Idinma” challenge, Video record yourself and post it on IG singing the part of the Chorus that says; “You are good, You are glorious, You are kind and victorious. All I need I have in You, You supply my need”, (Not more than 60secs). 

Post on your instagram with the hashtag #Idinma to your post, tag @MrO_Onome and @Gospelcentric. Participants must be following @MrO_Onome and @Gospelcentric.

Videos will be judged by musical judges and prizes will be given to the first 3 winners. 

Community-driven music collective Housefires makes music that transports the listener into “a visceral and celestial experience” (Forbes). The group blends elements of contemporary pop, house and world music on its latest release “I Thank God” (out tomorrow, 4.7), a snippet of what fans can expect from its forthcoming record ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ (4.21 via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records).

Led by core Housefires members Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman) and Blake Wiggins and featuring JWLKRS Worship member Noah Schnacky (8.1M+ followers on TikTok), “I Thank God” is a genre-spanning, uproarious song of thankfulness. Housefires performs with authenticity and childlike wonder that spreads like fire, inviting all who listen to praise, heal and love with the Housefires community.

‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ welcomes collaborations with an incredible and diverse group of artists, including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), Mariah Adigun-Bernard (Maverick City Music’s “Rest On Me”), JWLKRS Worship and others. These musicians join hands with the Housefires community and create an atmosphere filled with celebratory, earth-shattering anthems. The group sings of finding peace in the midst of hardship, celebrating life’s blessings and living life for something bigger than us.

Housefires is made up of GRAMMY-nominated and Billboard-charting artists and songwriters that represent the growing diversity in the worship genre. ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ is a stunning continuation of the collective’s new era of community, which began with its January release ‘How To Start A Housefire.’ On Part 1, the group introduced a new generation of musicians for the group, including GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis, Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Blake Wiggins.

Housefires – I Thank God

Housefires was formed at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia with the mission of creating a spontaneous space for praise and becoming a safe haven for those who needed an outlet to be vulnerable. Through impromptu “Housefires And Friends” sessions, the group built its community out of many different types of people and spotlighted the stories of its members, whether joyful or mournful. The result is music that connects listeners to God and to the Housefires community at home, in a church or elsewhere.

‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ will be available everywhere on Friday, April 21st. Pre-order the album, here: housefires.lnk.to/howtopartiiPR

America’s worship leader Chris Tomlin is returning to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this Friday, April 7 for his seventh annual Good Friday Nashville concert. The event will expand to a global audience through a live stream on YouTube and Facebook beginning at 7 pm Central. 

Since its inception in 2017 Good Friday Nashville has continued to be a record-setting night with sold-out concerts, smashing attendance records as the largest ticketed Christian concert in the history of the venue and reigns as the longest-running annual charity-related concert at Bridgestone Arena. In 2020 and 2021 the concert became a virtual event due to the pandemic allowing worldwide distribution through television and radio partners reaching 32 countries around the globe.

Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado will return to deliver an Easter message this year. During each of the previous Good Friday Nashville concerts, Chris has surprised attendees by inviting special guests like Rascal Flatts, Lady A, We The Kingdom, Lauren Daigle, Hillsong UNITED, and others.

This year Blessing Offor and Jenn Johnson (Bethel Music) will perform with an additional surprise appearance expected.

Good Friday Nashville is promoted by Awakening Events, who encapsulate the very spirit of this night. Good Friday Nashville is presented by K-LOVE, Air1, The Fish, and WAY-FM.

Worship leader/songwriter Justin Lynn has been named Songwriter of the Year in the 20th annual ChristianSongwriting.com competition. The contest, sponsored by CM United, is the longest-running Christian songwriting contest in existence. Lynn won the competition with a song titled “In the Fire.”

Lynn was selected by an elite panel of judges that included Clay Crosse, 4-time Dove Award-winning artist, and songwriter; John Katina, lead vocalist, and songwriter for Gotee Records recording artist.

The Katinas; Chrissy Conway Katina, vocalist and songwriter for Sparrow Records recording artist ZoeGirl; and Cale Kight, lead guitarist and songwriter for Love Like Gravity and a songwriter/artist with multiple Billboard charting hits.

In addition to the title, winning the competition earns Lynn numerous prizes and opportunities, including premium international radio promotion, press release writing and distribution, and artist development and consulting.

Each year, the ChristianSongwriting.com contest names quarterly winners, with all first-place quarterly winners becoming eligible to be selected as the annual songwriter of the year.

A full list of winners, including quarterly winners, is below:
20th Annual Songwriter of the Year – Justin Lynn

1st Place Winner (1st Qtr) – Colin Reger
2nd Place Winner (1st Qtr) – Courtney Young
3rd Place Winner (1st Qtr) – Mark Boucot

1st Place Winner (2nd Qtr) – Justin Lynn
2nd Place Winner (2nd Qtr) – Cristian Lebron
3rd Place Winner (2nd Qtr) – Ricardo Pigari

1st Place Winner (3rd Qtr) – Lance Schmidt
2nd Place Winner (3rd Qtr) – Rob Nightingale
3rd Place Winner (3rd Qtr) – Katlyn Crawford

1st Place Winner (4th Qtr) – Arielle Nichole
2nd Place Winner (4th Qtr) – Amanda Joy Powell
3rd Place Winner (4th Qtr) – Curtis Ray Kokenos

The annual competition runs from January through December. The 21st Annual Songwriting Content currently is underway.

Judges for the 21st Annual Songwriting Contest are Clay Crosse, John Katina, Cale Kight, and Paul Wright, singer/songwriter and recording artist formerly on Gotee Records.

The award-winning country musician with hits on national and international charts has now recorded a new song for the film titled “Kim Kahana: The Man Who Changed Hollywood.”

Richard Lynch, the renowned country music star has written and recorded an original song for the upcoming film ‘Kim Kahana: The Man Who Changed Hollywood.” Written by Lynch and Kenny Day, the new song, “Right Where He Ought to Be” is featured prominently in the film, which is expected to hit theaters later this year. 

Richard Lynch is known for his classic, traditional style of country music, and this song is no exception. The track features rich vocals and a powerful melody that perfectly captures the story and spirit of the movie. The song tells the story of film legend Kim Kahana, who rose to fame as an actor, stuntman, and action choreographer.

“Kim Kahana was an incredibly talented and influential figure in Hollywood, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to create a piece of music that pays tribute to his legacy,” says Richard Lynch. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this amazing project and look forward to sharing this song with the world.”

Mr. Kahana’s wife Sandy said, “The song tells the whole story about (Mr. Kahana)…..it’s as if Richard knew him all his life–the way he wrote the song.”

The movie, ‘Kim Kahana: The Man Who Changed Hollywood’, tells the story of Kahana’s remarkable life, from his early days as a martial arts expert and stuntman to his rise as a successful action choreographer, who made a permanent impact on the film industry. The moving film aims to tell the inspiring story of Kahana’s legendary career. 

The film stars Award-winning actor James Duval.

ABOUT RICHARD LYNCH:

Over the past 4 decades, Richard Lynch has compiled a long list of country hits and chart-toppers on both domestic and international sales and radio airplay charts. Richard has been in Billboard Magazine, Taste Of Country, The Boot, CCM Magazine, Country Music People, Maverick, and countless others.

He has also appeared on WSM Radio Nashville, RFD TV, Fox TV, and more. He has recorded popular duets with legendary artists like Ronnie McDowell and Leona Williams, as well as Grammy Winner, Rhonda Vincent. Lynch is the owner of Keepin’ It Country Farm in Waynesville, OH, and co-founder of Love Tattoo Foundation which assists veterans. 

The Award-winning, chart-topping HeIsTheArtist releases “Under The Influence of Love (Acoustic Soul)” on Friday, April 7^th, 2023.

With the release of his #1 Christian radio chart single, “Boom (DooWop Version)” featuring a silky smooth intro by Take 6’s Joel Kibble, HeIsTheArtist solidified himself as one of today’s most exciting artists on the Christian R&B/Dance scene.  Always inventive and eclectic in style, HITA’s music has had mass appeal.

In addition to his own original tracks, he has covered secular artists and interpreted their lyrics with a Christian message.  This unique approach has resulted in his music being streamed more than 1 million times on Spotify.

“Under The Influence of Love (Acoustic Soul)” is his latest offering, out on Good Friday, April 7th.  it is The EP features covers and creative interpretations of popular radio-friendly tunes by Chloe x Halle, Kelis, Erykah Badu, and more. The EP showcases HeIsTheArtist’s smooth vocals and impeccable arrangements.

HeIsTheArtist says, “Regardless if you are battling with drug addiction or are even in a toxic relationship, this body of work is meant to serve as a reassuring guiding force, that God will take care of you during your darkest hours if you have faith in Him.”

HeIsTheArtist is a Fall 2022 Finalist in the World Songwriting Awards, for his song, “God Is on My Mind,” also on the EP.

About:

Heistheartist (He Is The Artist) is an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to “Bentley Records” under his biological name “LeeMann Bassey,” Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one day.

That day he was inspired to teach the world about the Lord like TD Jakes did with his Sermon but through music.

The chart-topping singer-songwriter released the single today.  It’s the 2^nd single from a forthcoming album.

Jeremy Parsons, texas singer-songwriter releases his new single “Humanity” today. The song is a heartfelt plea for unity and understanding in a time of division and strife. It’s the 2^nd single from his forthcoming album and the follow-up to his #11 UK iTunes chart single, “Tickin’.”

Parsons says, “The lyrics emerged from looking at the world, choosing to slip into madness because of uncertainty and lack of patience…it was all the racism and brutality in general that occurred, which was and still is mind-boggling to me. It should’ve been an awakening to show us how little progress we’ve made in 60 years and how much further we still have to go.”

He continues, “I had a lot of time to think about my life and career around the time I was writing all these songs. For instance, the earliest part of my career was my most successful by industry standards and opinions.

Although it was a great start, I did not like the energy and people I was surrounded by. It always felt gross and like the focus wasn’t on making art. It was about this constant need to be relevant but unwilling to adapt. It was excruciating to watch. I decided then and there that I would always follow the creative current.”

“Humanity” continues Parsons’ creative journey, and it is available now on all digital platforms.

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! 

The chart-topping singer, songwriter, musician, and influencer recently experienced severe hearing loss and insomnia.  She releases her new single “All Things” on Easter Sunday.

After gaining more than 1 million social media followers, numerous Top 10 iTunes chart hits, and over 200K Spotify streams of her music, Stephanie Lee aka Lady Redneck had to put her skyrocketing career on hold.

Lady Redneck, the gifted singer, songwriter, musician, and social media influencer suffered a severe loss of hearing, which led to insomnia, depression, and a question about whether she would be able to continue her life’s passion without her ability to hear.

On her April 9^th single release, “All Things,” Stephanie returns full-force, proving that, with God, she can INDEED do ALL THINGS.  The Easter Sunday release date could not be more appropriate, as Stephanie is paying tribute to Christ’s resurrection with her very own “rebirth” of sorts.

Stephanie explains, “Last year, I lost a huge part of my hearing while shooting guns at a range and not having protection over my ears when someone fired.  I started going to a homeopathic doctor for acupuncture, chiropractics, and herbs. It ended up messing me up.

I stopped sleeping and didn’t sleep for like 8 days straight! I ended up getting super sick! I am FINALLY starting to feel better.  I only went to 3 sessions but have given up on it, which is sad because I actually had hoped it would work. Trusting in Him….”

“All Things” will be available for streaming and download on all major music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

ABOUT LADY REDNECK:

Stephanie “Lady Redneck” Lee is a Christian country artist from Dallas, Texas. Her high-energy performances and fun, tongue-in-cheek songs are making the world sit up and take notice of this blonde bombshell.

Though she doesn’t look the part, her small-town roots and quirky personality have earned her the “Redneck” name that she proudly displays. She writes from the heart. Her songs are true-to-life and based on her real, honest moments and stories.

Stephanie Lee was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and raised until she was 12 years old, in a little town called Howe, Idaho, population of 23. Before junior high, her parents moved to the BIG CITY of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Stephanie Lee played in the family band, Dusty Boots, which performed all over the northwest.

She grew up playing the guitar, piano, bass, fiddle, mandolin, and drums. The family sold 40,000 CDs during their career. Now, Stephanie is doing her own thing, releasing her own songs and earning the respect of both fans and the industry’s toughest critics.