Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning and RIAA Platinum-selling Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY drops the deluxe edition of their GRAMMY-nominated and American Music Award-winning album, “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?” 

The expanded 17-track collection includes the duo’s four most recent consecutive #1 singles: the Gold-certified “TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” “RELATE,” “For God Is With Us” and “Love Me Like I Am.”;  two brand new originals:  the long-awaited title-cut, “What Are We Waiting For?” and “Better Man”;  as well as two previously released duets: the chart-topping “Love Me Like I Am (feat. Jordin Sparks)” and GRAMMY-nominated “For God Is With Us (feat. Hillary Scott)”.

The duo recently released their epic music video for “What Are We Waiting For (The Single),” which was filmed in the Mojave Desert, California.  The video takes the listener on a journey as the larger-than-life track challenges listeners to be the change they wish to see in the world; hoping to inspire a message of unity, action, and optimism.

What Are We Waiting For? – For KING & COUNTRY

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The synth-heavy deluxe album finds brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone pledging to be the best versions of themselves for their wives, who each inspire them to strive for excellence every day. Acknowledging their faults, the men aspire to greater heights and stronger bonds, tracing a pattern of bold harmonies across more than three minutes of atmospheric rock. Says the Smallbones: “When you announce an album, you’re announcing a new era.

In some cases that era lasts for a year and a half to two years, and as artists, you realize that in that time there’s going to be new iterations that come about. The deluxe album takes everything that took place during that time and ties it all together. We feel that ‘WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? +’ is the culmination point of the last two years. It’s the ultimate version of the record.”

for KING + COUNTRY’s “What Are We Waiting For?” album received a GRAMMY nomination earlier this year for “For God Is With Us” featuring Hillary Scott of Lady A;  and was given their first-ever American Music Award win for “Favorite Inspirational Artist,” garnering the hit single feat. Jordin Sparks, “Love Me Like I Am”, hit the Top 10 on both Billboard and Mediabase’s Adult Contemporary charts. 

The duo also recently announced “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2023 TOUR EXPERIENCE” – their highly-anticipated annual holiday spectacle that features an extraordinary production, blending festive visuals and stunning lighting and staging effects, for a high-octane show that the brother duo has become known for.

With 13 sold-out arena shows in 2022, this year’s Christmas tour will span 16 cities, with tickets in high demand at some of the largest venues across North America and Canada. A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2023 TOUR EXPERIENCE” kicks off on Nov. 25 in Chicago, Ill., and travels coast-to-coast visiting arenas in major markets including Phoenix, Seattle, Houston, Las Vegas, Portland, and Minneapolis, among others.

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It was also recently announced in The Hollywood Reporter that “Unsung Hero,” Joel Smallbone’s directorial debut film from for KING + COUNTRY Entertainment, has been picked up by Lionsgate with a theatrical release date of April 26, 2024. Titled from the duo’s song of the same name that was dedicated to their parents, the biopic follows the Smallbone family’s immigration from Australia to the United States.

From record-breaking hits to 19 GRAMMY Awards, Kirk Franklin has created an esteemed career that spans over 30 years as an artist, songwriter, musician, producer, and a slate of other projects in television, film, radio, and more.

Franklin has achieved so much, in spite of having a very difficult start in life, including being adopted and being homeless. But, this past year has brought revelations that have shaken up his world and upended everything he thought he knew.

Now, Franklin is sharing these discoveries and this latest chapter in his life with the documentary, “Father’s Day: A Kirk Franklin Story,” which premiered on the Kirk Franklin YouTube channel today.

He says, “Nothing could prepare me for what God had in store for me in 2023,” in an early teaser from the film that he shared on social media. A deeper look into his personal story, the raw and powerful short film shows Franklin leaning on his faith, work, and loved ones as he grapples with the painful life-changing revelations. All of this was happening as he was preparing his 13th studio album, Father’s Day (October 6, 2023). The 10-track album includes his newly-released song “Needs,” “Try Love,” and “All Things.”  

Kirk Franklin is continuing to process the things that are revealed in Father’s Day, finding solace and strength through God, his family and his life’s work. And he hopes that the album and the film can help others who may be experiencing similar challenges or who just need to be encouraged as they navigate the experiences and obstacles that life brings.

Today (Sept 15), Riley Clemmons shares “Loved By You.” The track will be featured on Clemmons’ Church Pew album due next week (Sept 22).

Loved By You – Riley Clemmons

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Multi-award-winning artist Travis Tritt has released his long-awaited debut Gospel project, Country Chapel, beckoning listeners on a nostalgic voyage into the depths of his childhood roots.

The heartfelt album captures audiences with its genuine renditions and powerful testimonies of redemption, paying tribute to Tritt’s formative years within the warm embrace of the Country Chapel. Country Chapel is now available on streaming services worldwide.

Produced by Dave Cobb at Georgia May Studio in Savannah, Georgia, Country Chapel seamlessly blends traditional church harmonies with Tritt’s signature award-winning vocal style, offering a unique and inspiring listening experience. This long-awaited Gospel project promises to be a defining milestone in Tritt’s illustrious career, touching hearts and souls through the universal language of music.

Released by Gaither Music Group, Country Chapel is distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music.

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Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Steven Malcolm hits the ground running on his fresh track, “Cardio,” available today (9/15). An official music video in support of the song is slated to premiere next Friday, Sept. 22. The high-energy pre-game pep talk leads Malcolm’s forthcoming studio LP.

Pounding the pavement with every 808, the hip-hop heavyweight offers an aggressive dose of motivation for life’s biggest challenges on “Cardio,” cleverly name-checking a broad spectrum of celebrities, brands, and innovators across the track’s spitfire lyrics. “‘Cardio’ is the catchy summertime inspiration single. I wanted to make the anthem I would have listened to in the high school locker room before a big game,” shares Malcolm.

Steven Malcolm Serves Up Pre-Game Pep Talk For Life’s Biggest Challenges With “Cardio”

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“This song is all about owning the greatness that results from the hard work and grind put in the journey. We all have a race to run. To be great and keep keeping on takes two things: a little inspiration and cardio!”

Poised for release in early 2024, the Michigan native’s next studio set is the highly anticipated follow-up to his familial 16-track collection, Tree, which recently received a 2023 GMA Dove Award nomination in the category of Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year. The nod marks Malcolm’s seventh career Dove Award nomination. Winners for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be announced publicly Oct. 20, 2023, during an exclusive broadcast on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).

Chris Tomlin releases “Holy Forever (Español)” with Miel San Marcos. Earlier this year, “Holy Forever” became Tomlin’s 21st #1 radio single of his career.

Tickets are on sale for his 12-city “An Evening of Worship” tour scheduled for this fall with concerts already sold-out in San Diego and Sacramento. Singer/songwriter Pat Barrett, signed to Chris’ Bowyer & Bow record label, is the special guest opening the tour. 

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Today (Sept 15), multi-platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award Nominee, Cory Asbury releases his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, Pioneer, via BEC Recordings. Drawing influence from Nashville’s music scene, Pioneer explores a new side of Asbury while maintaining honest and cutting lyrics that speak to the fragility of the human experience. 

For this record, Asbury co-wrote with a veritable who’s-who in Nashville. including Lori McKenna (Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift), Shane Stevens (Lady A, Walker Hayes), Tom Douglas (Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert), and Paul Mabury (Lauren Daigle, Chris Tomlin) to create a body of work that showcases his heart as an artist.

“Pioneer is my most personal record to date,” shares Cory. “Every song comes from a deep place and carries a part of my story, from childhood to today. Vulnerable, honest, and from the heart — every song speaks to what it means to be human — the highs, lows, and everything in between. I hope this album meets you where you’re at today.”

Pioneer – Cory Asbury

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On September 27^th, Asbury will perform a very special record release show at City National Grove of Anaheim. Following that performance, Asbury will embark on the Texas Takeover Tour with special guest Brennley Brown. The nine-city headline tour will kick off in Houston on November 2^nd and make its way across Texas before wrapping in Kilgore on November 12^th. 

Columbus, OH Open Heaven Band worship team releases their newest musical offering titled “None Like You.”  Recorded live at Faith Life Church, the single was produced by Scott Mearig and co-written by Titus Chang, Amy Freudiger, Zach Traylor, Erik Parise, and Alexis Keesee.  The song is available today on all digital retail and streaming service providers via DREAM Worship.

Worship Pastor Amy Freudiger explains the heart behind the song by saying, “During a time of prophetic worship we started spontaneously singing the bridge of this song. It was this incredible moment of ascribing God the worth and value He deserves.”

Later, the writing team got together for a Bible study and the rest of the song came. “We were sharing about attributes of God that we have experienced in our lives, and the song kept building from our collective experiences,” says Titus Chang, one of the writers. “We also read the scripture from 2 Samuel 7:22, which says, ‘Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.’”

Amy says, “We were talking about how no other pursuit or treasure in this life can come close to how awesome it is to serve the Lord. In that moment of seeking Him, we all were just worshipping along to this new song and getting emotional. I think we need more songs like this in the churches.”

None Like You – Open Heaven

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Centricity Music’s RIAA Certified Gold®-selling, Recording Academy-featured Chartbreaker Katy Nichole announces that the first single from the deluxe edition of her GMA Dove Award-nominated debut album Jesus Changed My Life, “Jesus, Thank You (feat. CAIN & David Leonard),” releases today (Sept. 15).

The single is the first of six songs, including four never-before-released originals, set to release on the deluxe version coming winter 2023/2024.

Sharing her music live for tens of thousands while on tour, Nichole’s “Jesus, Thank You (feat. CAIN & David Leonard)” fittingly launches five days ahead of her 33-city fall tour with the aforementioned artists that begins Sept. 20 in Baton Rouge, LA, and travels coast to coast. This leg of the tour follows in the wake of multiple sellouts and packed venues on these artists’ winter/spring run earlier this year.

“I have countless reasons to be thankful over the past few years,” shares Nichole. “One of the biggest of these is having the honor of meeting like-minded artists and then getting the opportunity to cultivate friendships, collaborate musically, and tour the country together. This new version of ‘Jesus, Thank You’ is very special and personal to me because I get to share this song with two of my favorite touring buddies, CAIN and David Leonard.”

“It has been so much fun to be out on tour with these guys this year,” echoes Leonard, who also produced the track, “and I’m super thankful we got to create a version of this song together!”

Continuing 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, Nichole’s first three radio singles have all hit the top of the charts. The latest No. 1, “Hold On,” highlights Nichole’s personal story of holding on in her darkest moment. The song points to a bigger picture beyond what you can see in the moment; beyond the pain, beyond the struggle.

Along with the radio success, accolades continue to pour in for Nichole, including her becoming the most nominated female artist for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Her four nods comprise New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“In Jesus Name (God of Possible)”), Pop / Contemporary Album of the Year (Jesus Changed My Life) and Pop / Contemporary Recorded Song (“God Is In This Story,” a duet with Big Daddy Weave). The GMA Dove Awards presentation will take place Oct. 17 in Nashville and broadcast on TBN Oct. 20.

Today (Sept 15), Hillsong UNITED shared that they will be releasing Zion (x). The 10th-anniversary album is due out next month (Oct 6).

In 2013, we released the song “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” on our album ‘Zion’. At the time we had no idea what we were stepping into and it marked a huge new season for UNITED.

We’ve actually pulled together some of our favorite unseen moments from the ‘Zion’ archives, paired them with a few new versions, and will be releasing an anniversary album ‘Zion (x)’ on October 6th. This album was created to celebrate what the songs have meant to us, and all that God has done and is continuing to do in and through them.

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