Platinum recording artist & GRAMMY® award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader Brooke Ligertwood released her first single, “Fear of God,” from her highly anticipated sophomore solo album, “EIGHT.” Available today along with an accompanying music video (premiering at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT), the premiere track is featured on the 11-track studio project that is slated to drop globally on Oct. 20. Listen to “Fear of God”, and preorder “EIGHT.

Says Ligertwood, “I’ve gotten to write so many songs in my life. Maybe a thousand by now? Not sure. Whatever it is, it’s more than I’ve deserved. I like most of them, wince at a whole lot of them (taste changes and skill grows, but the Internet is forever, God help me), and deeply love a good many of them actually. But there’s a small few that I feel an otherness about. This is one of those. I feel like ‘Fear of God’ is one of the songs I was born to leave here, and that’s just that.”

“EIGHT” follows on the heels of Ligertwood’s debut solo offering “SEVEN (Live)” which has garnered over 146 million global streams since its 2022 release. “A Thousand Hallelujahs,” the album’s lead single, has amassed over 25 million global streams, climbed to No. 2 on Multitrack’s Top Songs chart and made four international Top 50 viral charts, including #16 in the U.S. Follow-up single, “Honey In The Rock” has amassed over 94 million global streams.

Along with the aforementioned releases, Ligertwood has penned a growing anthology of beloved church anthems like “What A Beautiful Name,” “King of Kings,” and “Hosanna,” and devotional favorites like “Awake My Soul,” “New Wine,” “None But Jesus,” and many more. With 7 billion career streams and 20 million career album sales, her songs have been streamed globally more than 1.5 billion times, translated into over 15 languages, and have topped the CCLI chart with two no. 1’s, and several Top 25’s.

Better Than I Found It, the outreach arm of the non-profit organization founded by three-time GRAMMY® nominee and American Idol alum Danny Gokey, today announced the initial details surrounding their Better Than I Found It “Bus Stop” give back events during Gokey’s fall events and “Stay Strong” tour with Austin French and Natalie Layne.

The give back events will shine the light on and provide tangible resources to hardworking individuals and non-profits making a positive impact in their communities, including those providing resources for the homeless in Nashville, a widow giving back and battling food insecurity in her community, an organization supporting veterans, and more.

“Doing the bus stops last spring was such an eye-opening experience,” said Gokey. “There are so many people in need. So, we had to keep it going for the Fall tour. This time we’re doing fewer stops with the intent of making a longer lasting impact on the nonprofits we’re helping. I can’t wait for you to hear the inspiring stories of these founders.”

Danny Gokey’s Nonprofit To Host Better Than I Found It “Bus Stop” Give Backs As A Part Of His Fall Tour

Better Than I Found It “Bus Stops” will take place in four cities this fall. These cities include Nashville, TN, Macon, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Woodbridge, VA.

As a part of Gokey’s fall “Stay Strong” tour, Better Than I Found It will sell an exclusive “Giveback Backpack” throughout the tour. Inspired by a 16 year old who started a “blessing bag” ministry handing out hygiene products to the homeless, the backpacks will be sold as a set of two: one to keep, and one to fill with items to be given away to help someone in need.

All proceeds from the bags will go to support upcoming Better Than I Found It giveback events.

Rock City Worship, the musical initiative of Rock City Church based in Columbus, Ohio, is excited to announce that their latest single, “Testify,” is out now. Today also kicks off the pre-save for their upcoming six-song live EP of the same name, slated for release on October 13.

Rock City Worship, a seven-member team of pastors, worship leaders, musicians, and songwriters, all serve at Rock City Church. As a musical collective, it is their constant goal and desire to create songs that paint a vivid picture of who God reveals Himself to be through His Word, believing that the more clearly we can see God, the more completely we can worship Him.

With this latest single, the group explains, “The heart behind this song is gratitude. It’s a reminder that God has done great things for us and we are to ‘Testify’ the goodness of the Lord to all who will hear. We need to be reminded that Jesus is good, He has saved us, and we should tell everyone about it in a joyful way!”

They continue, “This song is for everyone, and we hope that no matter what you’re going through when you sing this song, you can’t help but feel joy as you testify to the goodness of the Lord.”

The release of the Testify EP, which builds upon the group’s previously released projects, including Best Thing and Summer ‘23, continues to showcase Rock City Worship’s talents, distinctly capturing the diverse sound of their church with lyrics that are all about the goodness of the Lord.

Rock City Worship Drops New Single “Testify”

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Today marks a significant moment in the world of contemporary worship music as breakout worship collective AMEN Music, led by creative visionary Dante Bowe, release their new album In The Light, out today via TRUE Music. This album promises to captivate hearts and souls with its soul-stirring melodies, profound lyrics, and a deep sense of spiritual connection.

Dante Bowe’s Worship Collective From anthemic praise songs that inspire congregational singing to intimate ballads that encourage moments of introspection, In The Light offers a comprehensive range of musical expressions.

“We poured our hearts and souls into ‘In The Light’, aiming to create an album that not only moves people’s spirits, but also encourages them to draw closer to their faith,” Dante Bowe shared. “This project is a testament to the collaborative efforts of AMEN Music’s incredibly talented members and their shared passion for spreading messages of hope and love through music.”

Dante Bowe’s Worship Collective AMEN Music Release ‘In The Light’

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Transcending the confines of traditional worship music, the album is a journey of worship: exploring themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of God’s love. Each track is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of devotion and reflection, inviting listeners to engage in a deeply personal worship experience.

With Dante Bowe at the helm, known for his poignant songwriting and powerful vocals, this eclectic blend creates a fresh and vibrant sound that resonates with listeners across different walks of life.

The Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling, and chart-topping musician Dante Bowe recently made headlines with his latest self-titled album. The solo effort found Bowe exploring various sounds, including hip-hop, gospel, r&b, and others, showcases him in a new perspective throughout the LP –– while also collaborating with a range of artists, from Vic Mensa to Jekalyn Carr.

The album also includes single “Wind Me Up,” which has been dominating at R&B radio as it was the #1 most added song on impact and has remained in the Top 20 for several weeks.

Gospel music icons and ASCAP’s Christian Songwriters of the Century Bill & Gloria Gaither have been writing masterpieces since they met over 60 years ago.

Their songs have been recorded by countless performers, inspiring people around the world. Now, award-winning artists including Ronnie Dunn, Reba McEntire, CeCe Winans, Hillary Scott, Alabama, Josh Turner and more have created an incomparable album of timeless hits honoring the Gaither legacy with signature arrangements of their favorite songs: Gaither Tribute, Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither, out today via Gaither Music Group (distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music).

Steve Moore, executive producer of the all-star recording, says, “This musical tribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither, two of Gospel music’s most enduring legends, by some of country music‘s legendary talents has been an unbelievable joy and honor for me to be involved with! The newly-inspired interpretations and production by Tony Brown have given these timeless Christian classics an amazing new life that will touch and re-touch people’s hearts all over the world.”

“This recording is a special one for all involved,” stated Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “Each of these artists selected a song from Bill and Gloria’s renowned catalog and created new renditions of these classics. Tony [Brown] worked with them to create a collection that truly represents the heart and style of each of these talented artists. We are so proud of the art they have created, and what an honor to the Gaither legacy to have these heartfelt recordings from these highly-respected performers.”

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The collaborations of Bill and Gloria have resulted in more than 700 popular gospel songs, including the hymnal standards “Because He Lives” and “He Touched Me.” They have collectively garnered eight GRAMMY Awards and more than a dozen nominations; and they have received more than two dozen Gospel Music Association (GMA) DOVE Awards, earning the title “Songwriter of the Year” eight times.

Bill and Gloria were the first musical artists to be inducted into the Christian Booksellers Association’s Hall of Honor, and they recorded the first inspirational album to achieve gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Bill and Gloria were named Songwriters of the Century by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and they were honored by the Indiana Historical Society in 2006 with the Living Legend Award. The couple are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well as the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

In the early ‘80s Bill founded the Gaither Vocal Band, a group that has raised the bar for gospel quartets and touched audiences all over the world for more than 30 years. Together the couple has eagerly shared their stage and helped define the careers of countless young artists.

In 1991, Bill gathered the Vocal Band together with a few of his gospel music heroes to record a song. That recording marked the birth of Gaither Music Group’s Homecoming Video Series, which has grown to more than 150 titles strong. Gaither Music Group has sold over 40 million DVDs and CDs, and 130 of the Gaither Homecoming videos have achieved precious metal status by the RIAA, with 10 certified multi-platinum, 60 certified platinum and 60 certified gold.

With performances in world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Sydney Opera House, the award-winning Homecoming Series airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe; and the Homecoming concert tour celebrates more than 25 years of live events that bring gospel music to major arenas around the world.

Pastor, GRAMMY Award®-winning songwriter and producer, and New York Times best-selling author Steven Furtick of Elevation Church releases the motivational track “By Faith I Will Find It.” Listen to “By Faith, I Will Find It” on all streaming platforms.

“This song is an encouragement to push through and keep going, to trust that there’s nothing our God can’t do,” Pastor Steven Furtick shares. “With the great I AM, no limits exist.”

After wrapping a spring and summer run of the successful Elevation Nights Tour, Pastor Furtick will again join the GRAMMY® Award-winning group Elevation Worship for another leg of the tour this fall. Kicking off on October 3 in Miami, the tour will also hit markets such as Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. Each stop will share an unforgettable and life-changing evening. Find more information at ElevationNights.com. The tour dates are listed below.

Power-packed electronic group Trampolines continues their unstoppable momentum with the release of “Better,” a song created with writer and producer Nick Schwarz (CAIN’s “Rise Up Lazarus”).

“‘Better’ is a summer pop song with a feel-good, windows-down-and-cruise groove, and we have already been able to perform it on tour this year around the country,” singer Lane Terzieff says of the mood-boosting track.

More importantly, it rests on the band’s humanitarian and mission-focused heart, as defined by their faith. Lane says, “We made ‘Better’ with the idea that all the things the world has to offer are nothing compared to God’s love for us. In the Bible, Paul talks about counting all things as losses compared to Christ. We want to stand on this truth, to remind ourselves and everyone else.”

The concept he’s referencing comes from Philippians 3:8–9. “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ.”

That faith has brought Trampolines around the world with songs like “Better” and their other 2023 singles “Rise,” “Waymaker,” “Wake Up” and “Hey You.” In addition to speaking and evangelism, Trampolines has also provided on-the-ground emergency assistance in war-torn regions in desperate need of food and aid, combated human trafficking, and brought hope to the most hopeless, addicted, and desperate.

“We set out on tour and on a mission to Mexico immediately following the release of ‘Better,’” Lane explains. “We will be performing at concerts and festivals, in prisons, in schools, and in rehab centers.”

Better – Trampolines

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Today (Aug 25), Austin Stone Worship released new music with “Hymn of Healing”, featuring Matt Redman.

“Experiencing trials can lead us to question God’s goodness and to doubt His nearness in our lives. But the good news of the gospel is that God is always at work, healing and redeeming every part of our story! “Hymn of Healing” reminds us of the One who turns our sorrow into song.

Written as a collaboration with Matt Redman, this earnest song reminds us of God’s constant goodness and our need for His healing and hope. The honest lyrics acknowledge that, even though God heals some things immediately, we can trust Him with all that still seems fragile and unresolved.” -Austin Stone Worship

Hymn of Healing – Austin Stone Worship

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Today (Aug. 25), Grammy Award-winning rock band Switchfoot drops a new version of their hit song “The Beautiful Letdown” featuring singer/songwriter the Jonas Brothers. The song is the title track of Switchfoot’s 2003 project.

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Today (Aug 25), CAIN shares “WWJD.” This track will be included on CAIN’s upcoming album slated to release this fall. Additionally, the trio, comprised of Taylor Cain Matz, Madison Cain Johnson, and Logan Cain, will be sharing many previous hits along with new songs on the fall leg of their CAIN Live & In Color Tour.

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