Today (July 7), two-time GRAMMY Award Winner and multi-platinum artist Lauren Daigle release the tempo edition of “Thank God I Do.”

“Thank God I Do” debuted in April 2023 to critical acclaim, excitement from fans, record-breaking streams across all DSPS, and 120+ radio ads over multi-formats making it the biggest single launch at radio in Daigle’s career to date.

“Thank God I Do” is from, Lauren Daigle, which dropped May 12th via Atlantic Records/Centricity Music and marked a new creative chapter and team for Daigle. Led by GRAMMY-winning producer Mike Elizondo and featuring co-writes with award-winning songwriters, including Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Amy Wadge, Jason Ingram, Lori McKenna, and Jon Greene.

Daigle created a body of work that showcases the multi-faceted artist’s stunning and powerful voice, rich storytelling, and incredible musicality. This fall, Daigle will embark on a highly-anticipated US arena tour, The Kaleidoscope Tour, which kicks off on September 6 in Memphis, TN. Tickets are now on sale at www.laurendaigle.com.

Dwan Hill recently released “Mansion,” a groove-infused single that showcases his musical skill and highly creative approach to worship music. He now presents a new version of the song featuring gospel artist Evvie McKinney, who adds her soaring vocals and energy to the track. McKinney is a multifaceted artist with roots in the church, soul, and pop, which all shine through “Mansion.”

Having always been interested in Jesus’ use of the word “mansion” in the Scriptures and finding out the translation of the original word to be closer to “many rooms” through studying, Dwan Hill chose to use King James’s description as inspiration and metaphor.

From it, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter created an illustration of the restoration of all things in the new heaven and earth at Christ’s return. The joyous soundscape holds the theological backbone of the songs, bringing listeners to grasp the wonder of Jesus’ return afresh.

“I wanted to bring a fresh, tangible portrayal of [Christ’s] second coming, one that looked forward to the beauty of our renovated world to come and the revelation of Christ’s eternal kingdom, which will truly and literally be heaven on earth,” Hill says.

‘Mansion’ is meant to bring fresh expectation, in the midst of the trauma and catastrophe in the world at large, for the people of God to sound a clarion call about the hope in eternal life through Christ. “In no way do I support escapism or a disregard for immediate reality,” Hill concludes, “but I do believe Christ is the present-day answer to the troubles we face, and His imminent return is a future reality in which we should all place our hope.”

‘Mansion’ was co-produced by Kevin Dailey, marking the first time Hill invited someone to produce his music alongside him.

17x platinum rock band Skillet will be making a TV appearance later this week. Skillet is set to perform live on Fox & Friends Summer Concert Series this Friday, June 30th. Get your free tickets here: https://skilletonfox.eventbrite.com. And, if you can’t make it in person, tune in to the Fox News Channel at 7 am ET on Friday!

Premier Productions, a leading independent producer of quality live entertainment around the world, announces the extension of An Evening with Natalie Grant featuring Bernie Herms this fall. The 14-city tour kicks off in Bakersfield, Ca on August 17, 2023, as the nine-time GRAMMY-nominated artist will once again be joined by her husband, Bernie Herms, as they bring their living room to audiences across the US, featuring a special evening of stories and songs.

“We’ve been blown away by the response to these nights, and we’re excited to extend them into this fall,” said Natalie Grant. “We love sharing our music, but it’s more than that – it’s our story of love, creativity, and commitment. These are very special nights, for sure.”

“5-time Female Vocalist of the Year GMA Dove Award winner and nine-time GRAMMY nominee Natalie Grant has been a prominent and iconic voice in Christian and Gospel music for years. Beyond the accolades and her signature vocals, Natalie is an authentic storyteller and passionate communicator, in addition to being an honored activist in the battle against human trafficking,” said Dan Rauter, SVP of Global Touring, Premier Productions.

“Natalie’s versatility is squarely on display in these intimate, “Evening With…” nights that she shares with her award-winning composer-producer-songwriter husband, Bernie Herms. Premier is excited to partner with Natalie to bring these special, one-of-a-kind shows to cities across America this fall.”

An Evening with Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms Fall 2023 Tour

DATE

CITY

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Bakersfield, CA*

Fri, Aug 18, 2023

Long Beach, CA*

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

San Diego, CA*

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

Houston, TX*

Sun, Aug 27, 2023

Waco, TX*

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

Lexington, KY

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

St. Louis, IL

Sun, Oct 15, 2023

Minneapolis, MN

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Springfield, MO

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

Benton, AR

Sun, Oct 29, 2023

Flint, TX

Fri, Nov 3, 2023

Pensacola, FL

Sat, Nov 4, 2023

Birmingham, AL

Sun, Nov 5, 2023

Durham, NC

*already on sale at NatalieGrant.com

Natalie Grant fans can sign up now at NatalieGrant.com for the exclusive pre-sale starting Thursday, June 29 and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 30 at PremierProductions.com.

Artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vinyl collector Cephas launches his record label imprint to fill what he calls the “gaps” in Christian music. “Christian music has come a long way,” he states. “However, currently music heads who are more into underground genres like indie funk, soul, modern jazz, psychedelic rock, golden era hip-hop, drum n bass, and dub reggae seem to have nowhere to turn. I plan on changing that.”

In launching GO! Records Cephas seeks to continue the heritage of record labels like Tooth & Nail, Lamp Mode, and Humble Beast who previously held down underground Christian music fans. “If you didn’t dig DC Talk or Newsboys in the 90’s and 2000’s you had other options. I want to GO! Records to be the other option for the Christian music fans of today who aren’t into the mainstream sound.”

Keeping lockstep with his faith the record label will serve as a counterbalance to many of today’s prevailing ideas within the indie culture. “It’s sad but the Gospel doesn’t carry much space in the underground indie music scene,” he states. “It’s been embraced in the mainstream through athletes and pop musicians but unfortunately Satan dominates the underground.  Yet another reason is something like GO! Records are needed.”

The label’s first release is appropriately titled “The Resistance ” and has been announced as Cephas’s last album as a Christian Hip-Hop artist. “The Christian part isn’t changing, just hip-hop,” he says “After this album, my sound will be more eclectic. Hip-Hop will always be the backbone but styles like funk, soul, jazz, reggae, and drum n bass will be more present.”

In the meantime, fans can look forward to The Resistance LP dropping on August 25th that features several CHH notables including Social Club, Taelor Gray, Japhia Life, Datin, Will Cata, Alcott, C4 Crotona, Q-Flo & YP aka: Young Paul to name a few.  The album features artwork from legendary comic illustrator Alejandro Torrecilla and will be released via DSPs as well as limited vinyl and cassette tape runs.

RCA Inspiration celebrates the song “Bless Me,” by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), which won at the 2023 BET Awards in the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award category. 

The BET Awards were held in Los Angeles on June 25th, with winners announced both on the show and off-air honoring music, television, and film. “Bless Me” is one of the featured singles from the acclaimed collaboration by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin, who recorded the live album Kingdom Book One (Tribl Records/Fo Yo Soul/RCA Inspiration).

The BET Award win marks the fifth award this year honoring the enduring power of the songs from the 2022 album Kingdom Book One, which previously has won a 2023 NAACP Image Award and three awards at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards. Kingdom Book One was recorded live together with 1,300 inmates in a Florida prison yard, creating an unforgettable ministry experience. This project sheds light on the issue of mass incarceration while also serving as a testament to the transformative power of God’s love, offering solace and restoration. Among other beloved performances from the album include “Kingdom” (feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore), “Melodies from Heaven,” “Fear Is Not My Future,” “I Smile,” and more. 

Two-time GRAMMY nominee Phil Wickham has officially announced a brand new album. Wickham has dropped several new songs this year which will be featured on his new collection that is slated to drop on August 18th.

Wickahm shared on social media, “I’ve never put more time, effort and prayer into a project, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all when it releases on August 18th!”

The title track for the new record, “I Believe,” will debut on July 7th. You can view the album artwork below.

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle has announced the release date of her full highly-anticipated album coming soon via Atlantic Records/Centricity Music. The self-titled project’s first ten songs arrived in May, with another thirteen songs released on September 8.

All twenty-three tracks showcase the multi-faceted artist’s stunning and powerful voice, rich storytelling, and incredible musicality.

“I worked on this art child of mine starting in October of 2020. Almost 3 years later, the FULL ALBUM WILL FINALLY BE HERE!!! I hope you like it, and I hope it brings you the joy that it has brought me through the course of some hard times! Met some new friends along the way who has helped in shaping this record with me and couldn’t be more thrilled!!! All the LOVE !!!,” Daigle shared her announcement on social media.

Led by GRAMMY-winning producer Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Mary J. Blige, Fiona Apple, Carrie Underwood) and featuring co-writes with award-winning songwriters, including Natalie Hemby, Amy Wadge, Jason Ingram, Lori McKenna, and Jon Greene, Lauren Daigle marks a new creative chapter for the Louisiana-born artist.

Later this year, Daigle will embark on her highly-anticipated US arena tour – The Kaleidoscope Tour – which kicks off on September 6 in Memphis, TN. 

Trip Lee, Dallas-born rapper, author, former pastor, husband, and father, releases his 2nd episode of the “End.Notes” Podcast with Co-host, Author and former Pastor John O following the release of new singles, “At The Cross” ft. Madison Ryann Ward and “Lay Down” in back to back months!

In 2022, Trip Lee released his seventh studio album, “The End.” A project very near and dear to his heart, Trip knew from its conception that he wanted to partner it with a podcast. “End.Notes” is that vision brought to life. Follow Trip Lee along with his friend, author, entrepreneur and former pastor, John Onwuchekwa, as they walk through “The End” track by track and share about the creation process of each song, discuss themes woven into the lyrics and share personal stories and experiences related to those themes. Trip and John are joined by several special guests throughout including Lecrae, Jackie Hill Perry, Crawford Loritts, Tedashii and more. You can listen to the first two episodes of this 10 episode podcast now here.

“I believe the best way to enjoy things is deeply, so I wanted to make this podcast as a way for people to dive deeper into the themes throughout the album, how the music was made and what I have learned after coming to the end of myself…” Trip says. “I hope when people listen or watch they are reminded that coming to the end of ourselves is where we find our true selves and ultimately learn that there is more to the story.”

In April of this year, Trip announced that he would be dropping a new single the last Friday of every month starting with “At The Cross” ft. Madison Ryann Ward. He’s since remained faithful to that promise releasing his second single “Lay Down” in May as well. Coming up on the release of his third single on June 30th, “Glory,” He continues to bring even more to the world through the “End.Notes” podcast sponsored by VOICES of Our Daily Bread.

Trip Lee’s storied career began over a decade ago after a chance meeting with Lecrae and the Reach Records team at a show. 6 full length albums later and over 5 years of planting and pastoring churches, all while dealing with chronic fatigue, Trip is fully committed to music once again and ready to impact the world through hopeful lyricism and handcrafted sounds.

Looking toward the future, Trip’s aim is to “reframe and replace our vision of despair and deconstruction with hope and sanctification.” His new music is the fruit of his endurance and a reminder that even when we come to what feels like “the end,” There is More to The Story.

Integrity Music and Western New York’s Kingdom Bound Music Festival, one of the largest and longest-running Christian music festivals in North America, have announced a new special partnership ahead of the 2023 Kingdom Bound Festival on July 24-26 at Six Flags Darien Lake. Integrity’s artists will be featured throughout the three-day music festival.

As a part of this new partnership, Integrity Music will be the featured sponsor of the Integrity Music Worship Experience Tent. The festival will also feature key Integrity artists including Paul Baloche, Thrive Worship, Mitch Wong, Dwan Hill, and Citizens. The two organizations will also work together to provide resources and encouragement to worship leaders and church leaders who attend the festival.

“We are so glad to be partnering with Integrity Music,” said Kingdom Bound festival director Donna Russo. “Integrity Music artists have a long history of being a part of Kingdom Bound, and this new partnership will only expand both organizations’ ability to advance the Gospel through the arts.”

“Our vision is to be the trusted partner of the local church globally, where everyone has a part to play in revealing the Kingdom of God together,” said Damien Wong-Ken, Integrity Music’s Director of Marketing. “We’re grateful and excited to team up with Kingdom Bound to create a transformative worship experience where we can all join in lifting up the name of Jesus.”

The Kingdom Bound Festival is presented by Houghton University and is set to return to Western New York’s Six Flags Darien Lake on July 24-26, 2023, for the annual 3-day music festival. Tickets and more information can be found at KingdomBound.org.