Curb | Word Entertainment’s Sidewalk Prophets is excited to announce their 5^th annual “Great Big Family Christmas Tour,” a night of celebration and memory-making with loved ones, kicking off 12/1.

“Year after year this tour continues to blow us away, and just keeps getting better,” shares Sidewalk Prophets frontman Dave Frey. “This year is going to be our fullest Christmas tour schedule yet, and we can’t wait to get out there and make new memories with fans across the country.”

Sidewalk Prophets Announces 5th Annual “Great Big Family Christmas Tour”

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The “Great Big Family Christmas Tour” is a night of celebration geared towards making memories with family and loved ones. The show will hit 14 cities this Christmas season, making it the biggest “Great Big Family Christmas Tour” the band has ever done.

In its first four years, the tour raised over $250,000 for those in need during the holiday season, with a goal to gift $1 million by its 10^th annual Christmas show.

A General Admission ticket will grant show access, while an Early Entry ticket provides early access to the venue along with a reading of Dave Frey’s “The Luckiest Star.” Purchasing a ticket for the pre-show party includes early entry to the show, the book reading, a pre-show hang with the band, and a VIP lanyard.

For more information, go to www.greatbigfamilychristmas.com.

November 30
TBA

December 1 
Lincoln Square Theater
Decatur, IL

December 2 
St Lorenz Worship & Event Center
Frankenmuth, MI

December 3
St Lorenz Worship & Event Center
Frankenmuth, MI

December 6 
Metro Community Church
Edwardsville, IL

December 7 
Newburgh First Christian
Newburgh, IN

December 8 
Blackhawk Ministries
Fort Wayne, IN

December 9 
Grace Church
Jackson, MI

December 10 
Whitewater Crossing Church
Cleves, OH

December 13 
Monroe Missionary Baptist Church
Monroe, MI

December 14
TBA

December 15 
One Church
Kokomo, IN

December 16 
Hawkins Centennial Chapel
Bourbonnais, IL

December 17 
Grace Baptist Church
Brunswick, OH

December 19 
Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
Sanford, NC

December 20 
Living Word International Christian Church
Silver Spring, MD

As this year continues to be a whirlwind of activity for Colton Dixon, he is ringing in Christmas early with the debut of the original track, “Home For Christmas,” available across all DSPs today.  Musically, the song brings a modern, whimsical feel to the meaning of being home for Christmas. 

About the sentiment of the song, Dixon says, “Being on tour all the time, there is nothing like being home for the holidays, and remembering the reason for the season with the ones you love around you.’”

On October 22nd, Dixon will make his NFL debut when he sings the National Anthem for the defending Super Bowl champs, The Kansas City Chiefs when they play the LA Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. 

Live on CBS, while Dixon has performed the National Anthem during a Nashville Predators NHL game, he’s looking forward to his first NFL experience in Kansas City.

Colton Dixon Releases New Original Holiday Track “Home For Christmas”

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Last night, Dixon and Jordan Feliz kicked off their  “The Love & Light Tour” in Searcy, AR., which will be followed by another 30 U.S. cities including Dallas, TX., Portland, OR., Denver, CO., Cleveland, OH., and Lancaster, PA.. All dates are listed below, while tickets and VIP Q&A passes are available at www.coltondixon.com.

Most recently receiving a GMA Dove Award nomination for Song of the Year with Dixon’s massive multi-format No. 1 hit “Build A Boat,” the nod follows a K-LOVE Fan Award nomination for Song of the Year and what ultimately became the longest-running No.1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022.

“The Love & Light Tour” (all dates subject to change):

September:

28 –Lions Arena Searcy High School– Searcy, AR

29 – Abundant Life Christian Center –  La Marque, TX

30 – Hippodrome Theatre – Waco, TX*

October:

1 – Fellowship Dallas – Dallas, TX

3 – Moody Coliseum – Abilene, TX

5 – Without Walls Church – Mesa, AZ

6 – Bonita Valley Community Church – Bonita, CA

7 – Gateway Church – Visalia, CA

8 – Redding Civic Auditorium – Redding, CA

12 – Parkway Christian Center – Grants Pass, OR

13 – Sunset Church – Portland, OR

14 – Whatcom Community College Pavilion – Bellingham, WA

15 – Temple Theatre Tacoma – Tacoma, WA

18 – Riverside Baptist Church – Denver, CO

19 – Evangelical Free Church – Grand Island, NE

20 – Countryside Church – Spearfish, SD

21- The Goss Opera House – Watertown, SD

27 – First Assembly of God – Montgomery, AL

28 – Earle May Boat Basin – Bainbridge, GA

November:

1 – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center – Shipshewana, IN

2 – Woodlands Church – Plover, WI

3 – Cuyahoga Valley Church – Cleveland, OH

5 – St. Lorenz Lutheran Church – Frankenmuth, MI

10 – Harvest Church – Lexington, SC

11 – Charleston Southern University – North Charleston, SC

12 – Unity Baptist Church – Newnan, GA

15 – Holland Civic Center – Holland, MI

16 – The Donnell Theater – Findlay, OH

17 – Lancaster Bible College – Lancaster, PA

18 – The Patriots Theater – Trenton, NJ

19 – Word of Life Ministries – Greensburg, PA

Inventive rock duo Adamic has released their self-titled album Adamic, produced by Disciple’s Andrew Stanton. The 11-track project is a collection of new songs and re-recorded updates of older pieces.

“Making this record has been a literal dream come true,” says guitarist Josiah Pletch. “Andrew Stanton really brought out the very best in us. I remember at times when we would hit a creative wall, he would offer a suggestion or idea that we would never think of otherwise. We also got to record the drums at Off the Wall studio with Lester Estelle [Pillar, Kelly Clarkson] engineering the sessions.”

Vocalist and drummer Ian Swaby adds, “We never clashed or debated with Andrew on what each song should be. He let us make odd choices and long songs, and I think the record is special because of it. His method and approach to our music was ideal in that he simply breathed life into our rough designs and let us be ‘weird.’”

The resulting songs are meaningful and complex. The opening track “Solid As Solid Gets” presents fresh rock-and-roll with grunge touches while exploring the duality of mental health.

“The idea of someone having 2 souls jumped at me, so I used that as a springboard to speak about mental health and this hope of the two opposites in me being married. I have often felt torn in two internally, and it’s taken a great many years for that to heal and become whole,” Ian Swaby explains. “There’s a lot of language used to describe metalworking in there too. I felt like that was the best way to describe the intensity of being welded back together.”

“Heather” shows off Ian and Josiah’s musical chemistry, the result of a friendship formed when the musicians were just 5 years old. The alternative rock track showcases glassy-smooth vocals from Ian, who calls the song his favorite of the band’s catalog. “All of A Sudden” offers lyrics about catalytic moments in life, framed by full-bodied riffs from Josiah.

Adamic Releases Self-Titled Album, Produced By Disciple’s Andrew Stanton

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In addition to Ian Swaby, Josiah Pletch, and Andrew Stanton, Adamic’s musical cast was rounded out with mixing by Matt Arcaini and mastering by Sam Moses. The ultimate result is a relaunching of Adamic into the world with a cohesive sound that fully establishes their identity.

“I want people to take away a feeling of hope from this record,” Ian reflects. “We’d been through a lot in the years leading up to this record, so looking back, I was trying to process all of that and find the light. We never want to leave the listener feeling ‘low’ after a song, but rather like they’ve had an experience that ended in light, just like we had after our numerous valleys.

I also want people to feel the confidence and the courage to be unabashedly themselves. We didn’t compromise any of our sound or ideas for this record, and I believe that’s what sets it apart.”

With new single “Dying Breath,” The Protest is leaving it all on the line — with more heart than ever before.

“We see ‘Dying Breath’ as the successor to ‘Greater,’” The Protest frontman Joshua Bramlett explains. “The song is probably our most desperate song yet. Life on the road isn’t easy — that’s just a reality for us. We’ve been at this for 12 years, years in which we have experienced so many incredible highs with just as many gut-punch lows.

Breakdowns, financial woes, wondering if we are really making a difference, letting those ‘rock star’ dreams die every single day, playing in front of hundreds one night and then five people the next.”

But far from being a pity party, “Dying Breath” is a galvanizing standard planted on the field of battle.

The Protest Release Hard-Hitting Single “Dying Breath”

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“We wrote this song to make a stand and inspire others to continue fighting the good fight and running the race, whatever that looks like for the listener,” Bramlett offers. “We will not apologize or stop trying to bring hope to anyone who will hear us. When we are at the end of our rope, that’s what keeps us going.”

The musical arrangement meets the lyrics with an equal measure of blistering grit. Guitars from Adam Sadler and T.J. Colwell scorch a path alongside Josh Bramlett’s vocals, held together by Jarob Bramlett’s thunderous drum fills. The Protest enlisted Mitchell Marlow (P.O.D., Starset, In This Moment) for production. The result is an arresting rock song filled with resounding resolve.

“Dying Breath” releases with the launch of the band’s fall tour, dates throughout the south and midwest with Relentless Flood’s Marshal Huffman. The tour kicked off last night in Dallas City, IL, and will wind through Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Florida, and Indiana between now and the beginning of November. You can find all the dates at theprotestrocks.com.

The Protest has become one of the most consistent forces in underground rock, establishing a name for themselves with songs like “Greater,” “What Else You Got” and “Welcome to the Freakshow.” Josh and Jacob Bramlett also bring their artistry to the industry through the boutique design agency Quiet Strength Design.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the largest hurricane ever to hit Southwest Florida, and commemorating this significant event is KJ-52’s latest album release, “Still Standing”. Fueled by personal experiences and stories from a community still picking up the pieces, the album is a testament to human resilience, unity, and hope.

“Still Standing” boasts 11 tracks, with the radio release of “No Bad Days (feat. Peabod)” recently hitting #1 on Christian radio. The album also features collaborations with Dan Rivera of SEU Worship in “Hall of Fame”, and Fern of Social Club and Gaijin in “Sunshine”.

KJ-52 Drops New Album ‘Still Standing’

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“On September 28th, 2022, my city of Cape Coral bore the brunt of this Category Four Hurricane. In the wake of devastation, loss, and tragedy, we emerged “still standing”. This album is inspired by the stories of perseverance and embodies the spirit of a community uniting to rebuild,” shared KJ-52.

In the aftermath of the hurricane, KJ-52, a local pastor, dedicated weeks serving the community, offering food, water, repairs, and more, embodying the love of Christ in tangible ways. “Still Standing” seeks to echo this sense of unity, uplifting those who continue to rebuild their lives.

In a heartfelt move to address personal challenges stemming from the hurricane’s impact, KJ-52 is hosting a liquidation sale of all his physical merchandise to fund repairs to his own home, which was damaged in the aftermath. Fans and supporters can browse and purchase at KJ-52.com.

This week, GRAMMY-nominated band MercyMe releases The Cabin Sessions video for “Forgivable,” which can be viewed below. This song is from the group’s 11th studio project, Always Only Jesus, which dropped last year.

MercyMe has announced the line-up and routing for their fall “Together Again Tour.”  Joining the band to hit 16 cities in October are past tourmates Crowder and Andrew Ripp. Tickets are on sale now in most markets at mercyme.org.

MercyMe “Forgivable” Cabin Sessions Video

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Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Blanca continues her personal journey of self-discovery with the release of the deluxe edition of her acclaimed, introspective album, The Heartbreak And The Healing, out today (9/29).

Along with the LP’s 13 initial songs, the expanded version features two brand new originals (“If It Ain’t You” and “Tell ‘Em It Was You”) as well as an array of remixes, collaborations, and recent renditions of “The Healing” in both Spanish and Portuguese.

Now totaling 22 tracks, The Heartbreak And The Healing (Deluxe Edition) curates a mix of unreleased selections and previous singles into a succinct multilingual playlist that completes one chapter and positions Blanca for the start of her next empowering era.

“This new album is really just my journal in a sense. It’s songs of the journey I’ve been on after going through a divorce. I think sometimes the best way to describe it is the juxtaposition of pain and praise happening in one moment.

That’s what I wanted to bring with this album,” the songstress shares. “It’s how you can have heartbreak, but how you can also experience healing from that place. I sing songs about the hard stuff, but I also have songs on there that speak on redemption and the awakening of finding myself and finding my voice. So I wanted it to be real.”

The Heartbreak And The Healing (Deluxe Edition), Blanca’s third full-length effort, offers two sides of the same story — the hurt and the redemption. The singer and songwriter vulnerably cracks her heart wide open on the fresh collection that beautifully showcases the merger of her unstoppable voice and her transparent lyricism.

Blanca Continues Self-Discovery With Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Heartbreak And The Healing’

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A diverse fusion of pop, Latin, hip-hop, and Gospel, the offering follows Blanca on an odyssey of self-discovery as she rises from the ashes stronger and more empowered than ever before.

The new extended version features high-profile collaborations with Gospel sensation Jekalyn Carr, R&B/Gospel artist Dante Bowe, hip-hop titan Ty Brasel, hitmaker Tauren Wells, Brazilian singer/songwriter Julliany Souza, and celebrated Venezuelan band Montesanto.

Additionally, the bilingual vocalist recently received two nominations ahead of the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards. She was honored with a nod for Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year for “Nubes,” her acclaimed collaboration with Indiomar, which has already amassed more than 600 million streams. Blanca’s original track, “New Day (feat. Jekalyn Carr),” is also up for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on Oct. 17, 2023, at a ceremony in Nashville. Winners will be announced publicly on Oct. 20, 2023, during a televised broadcast set to air exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and the TBN app.

GRAMMY-nominated, RIAA Certified Gold-selling alternative metal band RED releases its first full-length studio recording in three years, RATED R. 

The new album is RATED R for RED, and the band’s evocative artistry takes center stage on its eighth studio album, the follow-up to 2020’s chart-topping DECLARATION.

Consistently pairing sophisticated instrumentation with hard-hitting songwriting, dynamic performances, and grippingly personal lyrics, RED’s RATED R is a thought-provoking project that tackles several resonant and relevant topics while centering on the ideological and interpersonal divisions, confrontations, and suffering of modern society.

RED Drops New Album ‘RATED R’

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Taking its new music, fan favorites, and hits on an extensive international tour, RED launches the first leg of its The RATED R Tour in the U.S. on Sept. 8 in Joliet, IL, and traverses 26 cities across 18 states before wrapping up at The Masquerade in Atlanta Nov. 19.

Following a second string of U.S. dates in the winter/spring, RED is set to rock 135,000+ Graspop Metal Meeting festivalgoers from the mainstage in Belgium next summer with plans to hit additional festivals before traveling to 26 European cities in the fall of 2024.

“Who’s ready to get their faces melted live!?” asks RED members collectively. “We are thrilled to hit the road for The RATED R Tour starting this month!”

PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson releases three tracks today (Sept 29) packaged together as REBEL (The Beginning) to launch her new chapter fusing the Country and Christian genres. Featured in the brand-new three-pack is the title track “REBEL,” Christian radio single “Strong” and Country radio single “Rain In The Rearview.”

As a trailblazer in the cross-genre space, Wilson will release dual singles on Christian and Country radio with add dates of 9/29 and 10/9, respectively.

Anne Wilson Launches New Chapter With ‘Rebel (The Beginning)’

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A loud-and-proud anthem in tribute to the original counter-culture, “REBEL” finds Wilson taking a different sort of “against the grain” approach. Weary but never broken, Wilson lifts spirits with “Strong” – an epic power ballad that leaves listeners feeling ready to face whatever challenge comes next.

With emotions gathering like a distant storm, Wilson belts her eyes-to-the-sky anthem “Rain In The Rearview,” determined to leave the destruction of the past far behind and chase a fresh start.

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“I am beyond excited to share brand new music with the world!!! After writing a ton over the past several months, this is just the beginning of a journey towards the next chapter,” shares Wilson. “Getting to release a song to both Country and Christian radio is beyond a dream come true for me. These songs mean so much to me and truly describe the season of life I’ve been in this past year.

I hope when people hear these three songs that they’ll feel what I feel. Heart, hope, Jesus, strength, faith, and the courage to move forward even if the path ahead is uncharted. Here’s to all that’s next!”

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Wilson will take her new music on the road as she embarks on her first-ever headlining My Jesus Tour with special guest Josh Baldwin. The 20-stop tour kicks off Thursday, Sept. 28 with a sold-out show in Houston, Texas, and spans nationwide this fall with stops in major cities including Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis, and Chicago.

Today (Sept 29), multi-award-winning Canadian artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr releases a new song titled “Life Before You.” The track is available now to stream and can be heard below.

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St. Cyr will be sharing his new music next month when he joins the “Mac Powell & Friends Tour” that runs through November. St. Cyr shares, “I cannot wait to hit the road with Mac, along with Brandon Heath, and Rhett Walker! This tour is going to be one for the books and I couldn’t be more grateful to be in such good company.” Be sure to visit his tour page for more information on where the tour is headed.