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 August 25 via Gaither Music Group (distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music).

Steve Moore, the 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.”

The album’s debut track, Ronnie Dunn’s take on “Because He Lives,” will be available for purchase/download on Friday, May 26.

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, and 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.

Gaither Tribute Track Listing:

1. Jesus and John Wayne – Alabama featuring The Oak Ridge Boys
2. He Touched Me / Something Beautiful – Reba & Susie McEntire with Sonya & Becky Isaacs
3. Going Home – Josh Turner
4. It Won’t Rain Always – Jamey Johnson featuring Alison Krauss on strings
5. Because He Lives – Ronnie Dunn
6. I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen – Ronnie Milsap
7. Gentle Shepherd – Lee Ann Womack
8. I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary – The SteelDrivers
9. There’s Something About That Name – Hillary Scott & The Scott Family
10. The Center of My Joy – CeCe Winans

The Rock Music, a collective of Spirit-led, Christ-centered worshippers flourishing for more than two decades in the heart of Utah, is set to bow to The Future Is Sure on July 14. Produced by Sam Hart (Aaron Shust), Joel Pack, Jordan Clark, and Nate Pyfer, the seven-song EP features five originals along with two beloved classics reimagined in the acclaimed ensemble’s signature style.

Celebrating the certainty of the Good News, The Future Is Sure delivers such standout tracks as “Mercy,” an intimate and yearning response of worship co-penned by Sam Hart along with The Rock Music’s Steele Croswhite, Thomas Scribner and Caleb Yetton; “Not Like Mine,” a tender worship ballad by Croswhite pledging total devotion to the Lord; and the soaring pop anthem and latest single “Saved By Grace.” The latter cut features a guest turn from Nashville-based worship duo For The Fatherless and was co-written by Croswhite and For The Fatherless’ Brian Yak.

“With conviction and clarity, Brian and I penned ‘Saved By Grace’ in the span of an afternoon,” shares Croswhite. “It was written with those who have struggled with religious legalism in mind. Our congregation, The Rock Church, is located in Utah, where less than three percent of the culture identifies as Christian.

Although many in our region have heard of Jesus, they do not understand the radically free gift of salvation, grace, and forgiveness offered to us through His sacrifice. As the Bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9, ‘For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.’”

The Future Is Sure also spotlights The Rock Music’s take on the stirring African American spiritual “Give Me Jesus” and a reinterpretation of the popular modern hymn “How Deep The Father’s Love,” alongside the original selections birthed from the Salt Lake City-based collective’s mission to bring glory to Jesus while evoking worship from the Church.

“Woven throughout the EP are themes of grace, mercy, holiness, repentance, and worship,” Croswhite adds. “In collaborating with multiple producers and songwriters, our prayer was to release a body of work that is filled with longing and hope, providing expressions of both corporate worship and intimate moments of communion with the Lord.”

Nigerian gospel singer Jaybest popularly known as Oni John Ayomide has brought out another of his best tune and it’s titled ‘JESU’.

Jesu is a worship medley born out of true salvation with the motive of drawing souls closer to GOD.

According to Jaybest, he says, trust wholly in Christ, rely on his suffering, and beware of seeking to be justified in any other way than by his righteousness. Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ is sufficient for salvation.

This medley is now available on all social media handles, kindly download, listen, and share with loved ones.

Jesu (Worship Medley) – Jaybest

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BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) announces details today behind the 2023 BMI Christian Awards taking place at the organization’s Nashville location on June 20th. Hosted by BMI’s AVP of Creative, Nashville, Leslie Roberts, BMI’s President & CEO, Mike O’Neill, and BMI’s VP of Creative, Nashville, Clay Bradley, the night will celebrate the top songs and music publishers behind this past year’s most-performed songs in Christian music.

BMI will crown the “Christian Songwriter of the Year,” “Christian Song of the Year” and “Christian Publisher of the Year” as the invitation-only event will pay special tribute to this year’s BMI “Spotlight Award” recipient, Dorothy Leonard Miller, for her unparalleled dedication to the genre and illustrious career.

2023 BMI Christian Awards To Be Held June 20th Honoring ‘Spotlight Award’ Recipient Dorothy Leonard Miller

As CEO/Founder of one of the first female-owned and operated music businesses, Daywind Music Group and New Day Christian Distributors, she led the companies to become the most predominant source for original content and distribution services for the Christian market.

Since 1986, many top artists and songwriters in Southern Gospel music have found a home at Daywind Music, impacting millions of people annually through live performances, music sales, streams, radio, and television including Greater Vision, Dianne Wilkinson, Karen Peck & New River, Jason Cox and more. In receiving the BMI “Spotlight Award,” Miller joins an exclusive group of honorees including Randy Edelman, Frank Gari, and Mike Post.

“Dottie’s dedication and passion for Christian music is something to marvel at,” BMI’s AVP of Creative, Nashville, Leslie Roberts said. “She started this idea in her garage decades ago and her faith, hard work, and determination have led her to become one of the most successful people in this business.

It’s truly an honor to have the chance to highlight her impactful contributions at the BMI Christian Awards along with so many other meaningful creators in our community.”

Colton Dixon is making several National TV appearances over the next few weeks, starting this past weekend when he performed his new hit, “My Light” on FOX & Friends on May 21st. Dixon also partnered with K-LOVE in NYC to give some lucky fans the opportunity to join him on FOX Plaza and hang out after the show.

On May 28th, Dixon will perform the Song of the Year-nominated and longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, “Build A Boat,” with multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett on the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards.  

TBN will broadcast the show nationwide on June 2nd.  Dixon will then appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on June 8 performing a special version of “My Light.”

Dixon recently released his 7-song EP, CANVAS (Atlantic), including his latest hit, the highly-anticipated new single, “My Light,” leaping to No. 24 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart this week with over 60 key markets spinning the song including SiriusXM, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Orlando.

Porter’s Call, a non-profit dedicated to providing counsel, support, and encouragement for touring recording artists and their loved ones, announces its 14th annual “Evening of Stories” will take place on August 29, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.

As in previous years, “Evening of Stories” continues to feature an eclectic group of storytellers and musical guests, all weaving their unique, moving, and often humorous tales and talents into the fabric of a magical evening.

This year’s featured storytellers are Porter’s Call Founder and Executive Director Al Andrews as well as Dr. Richard Antoine White, a professional tuba player. Musical guests will be Paramore, Brandon Heath, and Lucie Silvas. All proceeds from “Evening of Stories” support the work of Porter’s Call.

Acclaimed as a powerfully curated evening combining art and hope while promising to uphold its reputation for putting the “fun” back into fundraisers, Porter’s Call is honored to share this special evening at The Fisher Center, Nashville’s newest prestigious performing arts facility.

Porter’s Call has been bringing well-being and relief to recording artists and their loved ones for 22 years, offering counsel, support, and encouragement at no charge in a confidential and private environment.

To date, the Porter’s Call team has spent 70,000+ hours working for and with their clients, saving them millions of dollars on counseling fees. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, its unique mission is sustained entirely by donations and sponsorships.

“Every day, our team has the privilege of offering a safe and confidential space for artists to be off-stage and deal with the issues they face,” shares Al Andrews. “With ‘Evening of Stories,’ we pride ourselves on creating a hope-filled event that is not just talent-packed but heart-changing, and you can become a part of the larger story with us.”

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle returned to ‘American Idol’ this week to sing with contestant Megan Danielle on the season finale. Daigle sang “These Are The Days” and then Danielle joined her for “Thank God I Do.” Both songs are featured on Daigle’s recently released self-titled album. Danielle was voted the runner-up for Season 21 of ‘Idol.’

Fans of the show will remember Lauren surprised Megan during her audition earlier this year while she was trying out singing “You Say.” Danielle was vocal about her faith throughout her ‘Idol’ journey and frequently covered CCM songs during the competition.

Lauren Daigle + Megan Danielle Sing “These Are The Days/Thank God I Do” On the ‘American Idol’ Finale

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Country music hit-maker, author, and Army veteran Craig Morgan will launch his headlining “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home. Kicking off September 20 in Englewood, NJ, Morgan and special guests The Reeves Brothers will play thirteen theater and auditorium dates through the end of October.

Following his sold-out tour stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium last year, Craig is excited to bring his fan-favorite “God, Family, Country Tour 2023” back out on the road this fall.  “I cannot wait to bring the GFC tour back out again this year and share our music with the greatest fans in the world,” says Craig. “It was truly special performing in intimate venues last year and we just enjoyed it too much to not do another run.”

With new music anticipated yet this year, Craig Morgan’s “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home, will introduce new tunes to his set, in addition to hits like “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester” and more.

Craig Morgan’s “God, Family, Country Tour 2023” Kicking Off September 20

CRAIG MORGAN’S “GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY TOUR 2023” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPERATION FINALLY HOME^*

9/20 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen PAC
9/21 – Rutland, VT – Paramount Theatre
9/22 – Concord, NH – Chubb Theatre
9/23 – Tysons, VA – Capital One Hall
9/24 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
10/12 – Tyler, TX – UT Tyler Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center**
10/15 – Orange, TX – Lutcher Theater**
10/19 – Effingham, IL – Effingham Performance Center
10/20 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
10/21 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Theater
10/22 – Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
10/26 – Auburn, AL – Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center**
10/27 – Henderson, TN – Williams Auditorium

*Dates subject to change, please check CraigMorgan.com for the latest information.
**These shows will go on sale at a later date. Please check the venue website for specific dates.

Craig’s 2023 headlining tour follows the 2022 release of his expanded album — God, Family, Country (Deluxe Edition) and his personal memoir — God, Family, Country. 

God, Family, Country, which Craig wrote with Jim DeFelice, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper, details Craig’s road to success, from his humble childhood in Tennessee to his years as an elite military operative to his country music stardom with 25 Billboard charting hits. Country music fans and thrill seekers alike will love this intimate look at Craig’s remarkable life.

On Monday, May 29 the Army veteran will perform during the National Memorial Day Parade—the largest Memorial Day event in the nation. His performance will honor and salute the men and women who have sacrificed in service to America. In addition to the live, in-person experience in Washington, D.C., the parade’s television special will broadcast to a collective audience of more than 100 million households worldwide.

GRAMMY-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE made an exciting announcement this week. Their 9th studio album, titled CAVES, is slated to arrive this fall.

“We’ve worked harder on these songs than any other record we’ve ever made, and we are so eager to share this new music with you,” the band shared on social media.

More announcements are expected soon, so stay tuned.

NEEDTOBREATHE Announces ‘CAVES’ Album Coming This Fall

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Joseph Habedank, one of today’s leading voices in Christian music is set to release “The Basement,” on Daywind Records, Friday, May 25th. The date signifies his ten years of sobriety from drugs. The track is co-written by Habedank and is a homage to the thousands of church basements that hold meetings for people seeking recovery from addiction across the world.

In a personal and redemptive voice, Habedank shares the following with his fans as he prepares to release “The Basement”:

“It was like a tornado hit in May of 2013. Every single part of my life was impacted and damaged by my drug addiction.  If you can imagine the scene. It’s dark, it looks like more storms are on the way, and any eventual restoration looks almost impossible.  

But on May 25 of that year, the clouds began to break.  I made it through the day, and days after, 24 hours at a time. Through much prayer and the support of Porter’s Call and MusiCares, I began my path to recovery at Cumberland Heights in Nashville, TN. After 30 days of inpatient treatment, through the advice of my counselors, I then attended 90 recovery meetings in 90 consecutive days. 

Just as one would seek shelter during a tornado, many of these recovery meetings took place in the basement of different churches around Nashville.  In March of 2022, I sat down with my friends and fellow songwriters Michael Farren and Tony Wood to write what is now ‘The Basement.’   

Ed Leonard, president of Daywind Records, shares his thoughts, “This song captures the miraculous way that God works in recovery programs around the world. An addict’s journey to recovery is painful, emotional, lonely, and hard. It is usually riddled with setbacks and shortfalls.

Many don’t survive. The best chance for survival is to seek the help of professionals in a place filled with people who are struggling just like you. Take things one day at a time, sheltered in these safe spaces, and allow God to take control and work in your life. Joseph followed this path and works each day to stay sober.

Daywind made the decision without hesitation to support Joseph and his solo ministry from the beginning. We knew his character. He had a support system with his program. He had accountability and support through his incredible wife, Lindsay. But most of all, Joseph has the Master Physician in his life.

The people encouraged through his testimony, both addicts themselves and the large and growing population of people whose lives have been affected by addicts, number in the hundreds of thousands. We are so proud of Joseph and will continue to support him and those who struggle with or are affected by addiction, one day at a time.”