Acclaimed singer/songwriter David Leonard shares the video for “Help Me Believe (Arches Sessions).” The track is from Leonard’s Plans, which dropped earlier this year (Mar 3).
Leonard will be supporting MercyMe on tour during spring 2024 alongside Newsboys.
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Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling, and chart-topping musician Dante Bowe releases the official music video for “Your Majesty (feat. Flavour).” The track is from his self-titled album, out via the label he co-founded TRUE Music.
“This project represents my creative evolution and a bold step towards pushing boundaries,” says Bowe. “Through soulful melodies, infectious beats, and deeply-rooted lyrics, I’ve crafted a sonic journey that bridges the gap between different musical worlds.”
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The Housefires movement, which brings together people of all communities and backgrounds to create an “atmosphere of overwhelming unity” (Forbes), released its new album ‘How To Start A Housefire Part III’ earlier this month.
Housefires shares a performance video of the album’s “You Know My Name,” a comforting song that radiates the feeling of being fully known, understood, and loved.
The video demonstrates the ever-growing Housefires community as hundreds of musicians gather together to create a music-driven space where all are welcome.
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Multi-Dove Award-nominated, ASCAP recognized No. 1 hit-songwriter and recording artist Travis Ryan released a new holiday song today (December 1). “This Is Christmas” is now available.
What is Christmas all about? It’s more than Santa Claus. It’s more than a feeling. Dec 1st, I am releasing something I am beyond proud of! -Ryan
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5x GRAMMY-winner Naomi Raine is getting into the Christmas spirit! Raine’s ‘The Gift’ EP is now available The 5 song collection can be heard wherever you listen to music. You can view the official music video for “Generous God (Gloria),” a featured track from the EP, below!
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Centricity Music’s Billboard Chartbreaker and 2023’s Gospel Music Association New Artist of the Year Katy Nichole performed for the first time on FOX & Friends this morning (Dec. 1) kicking off the celebrated morning show’s All American Christmas Concert Series this season. Singing her rendition of the classic “O Holy Night” on the show, Nichole sings more holiday favorites on a Christmas tour with Tauren Wells and Jordan Smith launching in Cincinnati tonight (Dec. 1) and before hitting the road Jan. 12 with Winter Jam ’24, Christian music’s biggest arena tour.
“A beautiful performance from Katy Nichole. How about that voice, she is unbelievable!” exclaims FOX & Friends Co-host Ainsley Earhardt following her performance, and calling Nichole “…a top-charting singer putting faith in the spotlight.”
After a clip of Nichole’s “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” video played to set up her appearance on the show, Earhardt lauded the single as “one of the best songs out there right now” and gave Nichole the opportunity to share the story of her path through anxiety and depression to health and wholeness.
“I mean it when I say, Jesus changed my life,” shared Nichole in response. “I’ve had two back surgeries and the first one didn’t do exactly what it was supposed to do, but the second one was where the miracle happened. I was very depressed after the first, so depressed that I hit a place where I wanted to end my life. Thankfully, I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Hold on, I’m not done yet.’ And I believed that voice. If I hadn’t believed that voice, I would not be standing here right now.”
Following her national morning show debut, Nichole will be featured on an upcoming FOX & Friends Weekend show performing her RIAA Certified Platinum, BMI Christianand K-LOVE Fan Award-winning single “In Jesus Name (God of Possible).” The biggest song this decade after it held at No.1 for 20-weeks on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, the song is both featured on her Jesus Changed My Life album and the deluxe version of the recording that is set to release March 15, 2024. Along with all the original album’s songs, Jesus Changed My Life Deluxe contains seven additional tracks, including four never-before-released originals.
Nichole continues to release songs filled with the unabashed honesty and impeccable artistry that have made the 23-year-old one of Christian music’s fastest-rising talents. Realizing her second and third-straight No. 1 songs with “God Is In This Story” and the Recording Academy-featured “Hold On,” Katy has also been nominated for an American Music Award, performed twice on the Grand Ole Opry and shared the stage with Jeremy Camp, Matthew West, CAIN and more.
GRAMMY-winning multi-platinum group Casting Crowns will extend its Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience this coming spring, a final opportunity for fans to experience this very special anniversary event.
Celebrating a milestone 20-year career, the band will be joined on tour by a live orchestra. Presented by Compassion International, the 20-city spring leg of the tour begins on April 4, in Norfolk, Va., and will make stops in Greenville (SC), Nashville, New York, Chattanooga, Fort Wayne, Birmingham, Savannah, Atlanta and Shreveport, among others. The tour will end its run in Baton Rouge, La., on May 10.
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, a special fan pre-sale will go live at 10 a.m. local time and run through Thursday, Dec. 7, 10 p.m. local time. General on-sale begins Friday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. local time. Ticket options include a special 20th Anniversary Premium ticket which offers the best seats in the house, pre-show access to the VIP Lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks, a band drop-in appearance at the VIP Lounge, an exclusive premium gift, souvenir laminate, early entry/access to merch shopping, and an exclusive merch discount.
This milestone anniversary tour commemorates two decades of Casting Crowns’ expansive repertoire of chart-topping albums, featuring hit songs like “Scars In Heaven,” “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “East To West” and many more.
“This special anniversary tour is a way to celebrate all that God has done so far, and we wanted to do something different,” says Casting Crowns lead singer/songwriter Mark Hall. “We’ll be bringing an orchestra, creating some really special, unique moments, sharing stories from our journey together, and playing the songs you’ve enjoyed from us since the beginning. We hope you will come out and celebrate and join us on the final run of this special 20th Anniversary Tour!”
The 20th Anniversary Spring Tour announcement comes on the heels of the band’s brand new theatrical release, a documentary film entitled HOME BY SUNDAY, the remarkable story behind the band’s 20-year journey. The film, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment, released on Thursday (Nov.30) with limited screenings in North American Theaters. Casting Crowns has also released Lifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years, a special-edition album featuring reimagined versions of the biggest songs of the band’s storied career with featured collaborations.
THE CASTING CROWNS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR – SPRING 2024
Dates and venues subject to change without notice.
APRIL
4 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
5 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
6 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts Center
9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
11 – New York, NY – The Beacon Theatre
12 – Williamsport, PA – Community Arts Center
13 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
14 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
18 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
19 – Fort Wayne, IN – TBA
24 – Dayton, OH – The Schuster Center
25 – Plymouth, MI – NorthRidge Church
26 – South Barrington, IL (Chicago) – Willow Creek Community Church
27 – Charleston, WV – Clay Center
30 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
MAY
2 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre
3 – Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
4 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
9 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
10 – Baton Rouge, LA – River Center Theatre
A debut signee on GRAMMY-winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s TeeLee Records, Anna Golden has proven she’s a powerhouse vocalist to watch in the worship music scene. This December, she’ll join GRAMMY-winning Christian music staple Chris Tomlin for a run of Christmas shows across the U.S. Kicking off next Thursday, December 7th, in Williamsport, MD, “Christmas with Chris Tomlin” will visit churches in Detroit, MI; Holland, MI; Louisville, KY and Albuquerque, NM.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased, here: christomlin.com/pages/tour
Golden released her album, ‘Church,’ earlier this year. The new record is full of healing testimony as Golden takes listeners on a journey to reviving a love for the church. Listen to the new record, here: annagolden.lnk.to/churchPR
Anna Golden and Chris Tomlin Tour Dates:
Thurs., Dec. 7 | Experience Gateway | Williamsport, MD
Fri., Dec. 8 | Apostolic Church of Auburn Hills | Detroit, MI
Sat., Dec. 9 | Central Wesleyan Church | Holland, MI (SOLD OUT)
Sun., Dec. 10 | Southeast Christian Church | Louisville, KY
Fri., Dec. 15 | Calvary Church | Albuquerque, NM
Newsboys’ frontman Michael Tait is getting into the holiday spirit again this year. Tait’s I Believe In Christmas EP is now available to download/stream. Listeners can enjoy covers of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” all new for 2023. Last winter, Tait introduced solo holiday songs with the release of “The Christmas Song,” “All I Want For Christmas is You” and “O Holy Night.”
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On December 15, 2023, Tait will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut. “I am so honored to be playing my debut show at the Opry on December 15, singing Christmas songs everybody knows. Most definitely my favorite time of the year!” -Tait
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases Christmas Chill, Vol. 1 today (Nov. 24) from Venture3Media (V3M). The 5-track instrumental EP is available now at all major digital and streaming outlets.
Written and produced by Joth Hunt, the EP features instrumental versions of the Christmas classics “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” along with a rendition of “Hark” and “All Glory” from Planetshakers’ latest full-production album for the season, It’s Christmas Live.
“Christmas is a time to reflect on the greatest gift of all, Jesus,” says Hunt. “Christmas Chill, Vol. 1 is meant to be a nostalgic soundtrack to remember God’s remarkable gift and to be played before the start of our Christmas services, as well as while doing all of our favorite traditional holiday things, like decorating the Christmas tree, sharing meals and during holiday gatherings.”
The new holiday music follows 2021’s “A Very Merry Christmas” single that featured Planetshakers along with the incredible musical stylings of guitarist Mateus Asato and keyboardist Jesus Molina.
Earlier this month, Planetshakers also released Show Me Your Glory – Live At Chapel, a 12-song and 12-video project that was recorded live in the round and led by the band members singing along with Planetshakers Bible College students in their chapel. Recorded in a musically accessible way for smaller gatherings, the chapel album features 12 songs from full production album Show Me Your Glory released this past summer. Twelve of the 14 Show Me Your Glory songs were recorded live along with the voices of thousands attending the Show Me Your Glory Planetshakers Conference held in Melbourne, Australia. The album is meant to be a praise and worship musical journey.
