Emmy Award-winning, Singer/Songwriter, Gospel hit-maker and Amazon best-selling author Earnest Pugh has just released his second single “Keeper Of Our Souls,” which is climbing the charts ahead of his forthcoming album The Very Best of Earnest Pugh, due out for release on Shanachie Entertainment on June 2, 2023.

The Very Best of Earnest Pugh will showcase such signature hits as “Rain on Us” and “The Great I Am,” as well as two new tracks featuring Zacardi Cortez and Nakitta Foxx respectively. It is a timely reminder of Earnest’s impact and contributions over the past fifteen years.

Shanachie General Manager Shanachie notes, “We are thrilled to welcome Earnest Pugh to the Shanachie family. His extraordinary voice and consistently outstanding songs set a standard of quality that means a lot on the contemporary scene.”

Earnest Pugh launched his gospel recording career 15 years ago and scored a major breakthrough in 2009 with the Billboard #1 gospel hit “Rain On Us.” Pugh, who is a worship leader at The Church Without Walls in Houston, TX, also scored Billboard #1 hits for the songs “I Need Your Glory,” “God Wants To Heal You” and “Thank You So Much.”

Dubbed “Gospel’s Leading Man,” Earnest Pugh has garnered multiple Stellar Award nominations and he is a recipient of the prestigious BMI (Broadcast Music Industry) award for long standing radio-play with his rendition of “ I Need Your Glory.” With a five-octave range, Earnest consistently sets the bar for quality gospel music as singer, songwriter, producer, label executive and mentor.

Emmy Award-winning, Singer/Songwriter, Gospel hit-maker and Amazon best-selling author Earnest Pugh has just released his second single “Keeper Of Our Souls,” which is climbing the charts ahead of his forthcoming album The Very Best of Earnest Pugh, due out for release on Shanachie Entertainment on June 2, 2023.

The Very Best of Earnest Pugh will showcase such signature hits as “Rain on Us” and “The Great I Am,” as well as two new tracks featuring Zacardi Cortez and Nakitta Foxx respectively. It is a timely reminder of Earnest’s impact and contributions over the past fifteen years.

Shanachie General Manager Shanachie notes, “We are thrilled to welcome Earnest Pugh to the Shanachie family. His extraordinary voice and consistently outstanding songs set a standard of quality that means a lot on the contemporary scene.”

Earnest Pugh launched his gospel recording career 15 years ago and scored a major breakthrough in 2009 with the Billboard #1 gospel hit “Rain On Us.” Pugh, who is a worship leader at The Church Without Walls in Houston, TX, also scored Billboard #1 hits for the songs “I Need Your Glory,” “God Wants To Heal You” and “Thank You So Much.”

Dubbed “Gospel’s Leading Man,” Earnest Pugh has garnered multiple Stellar Award nominations and he is a recipient of the prestigious BMI (Broadcast Music Industry) award for long standing radio-play with his rendition of “ I Need Your Glory.” With a five-octave range, Earnest consistently sets the bar for quality gospel music as singer, songwriter, producer, label executive and mentor.

Gospel and Christian music have the power to move listeners and evoke emotions that touch the heart and soul. One of the newest tracks making waves within the genre is Kell Bailey’s “Faithful God,” featuring the vocal talents of Mariah Lanee` and Jeremy Mckain. With its powerful message and stunning performances, this song is a testament to the depth and beauty gospel music can convey.

Gospel music has the power to touch the soul, move the spirit, and inspire people to live their lives with purpose and passion. Many artists have contributed to the gospel genre over time, each with their unique styles and sounds.

Kell Bailey is a talented gospel musician with a heart for God and a passion for creating music that resonates with listeners on a spiritual level. In today’s music industry, where soulless sounds and meaningless lyrics seem to dominate the airwaves, Kell Bailey stands out as a beacon of hope for those searching for more profound, authentic connections through the power of gospel music.

Kell’s latest single, “Faithful God,” featuring Mariah Lanee` and Jeremy Mckain, is a stunning example of what happens when talented musicians join forces to create music that has the power to move mountains in its listeners’ hearts. This track is already turning heads in the Christian music scene, and it’s time to explore why.

Bailey’s sound is a unique fusion of contemporary gospel, soul, and R&B. This combination allows him to create music that resonates with a wide range of listeners, both young and old. His ability to incorporate
various genres into his music ensures that each song he releases will be fresh and exciting while still staying true to gospel roots.

Kell Bailey’s mission is to create music that uplifts, inspires, and brings people closer to God. Through his powerful lyrics, captivating melodies, and undeniable talent, he is well on his way to achieving this
goal and making a significant impact in the world of gospel music.

The combination of Kell Bailey, Jeremy Mckain and Mariah Lanee’s voices is pure magic. Bailey’s smooth, rich tone perfectly complements Mariah’s soaring, crystal-clear vocals, and their harmonies are nothing short of heavenly. This dynamic trio has created a track that showcases the incredible range and depth of their combined vocal talents.

With its moving message, unforgettable vocal performances, and top-notch production, this song is truly a testament to the magic of gospel music.

One of the most distinctive voices on the urban music landscape is back with a new focus. Kanye West sampled Bri Babineaux’s urgent vocals on “Lord, I Need You” from his 2021 Donda set. Before that, megastars such as Rihanna and Drake praised the raw, acapella gospel songs that she once sang from a Louisiana sofa to the delight of millions of online viewers.

Bri Babineaux Since racked up 100 million digital streams for praise anthems “Make Me Over” and “He’s My Rock.” The latter topped Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart in 2021.

After a two-year recording hiatus, Babineaux has re-emerged with “I Will Wait,” a slick urban inspirational cut that aims to position her alongside R&B divas with a spiritual side such as H.E.R. and Queen Naija.

“I think one of things that excites me most about this song is that it’s from anything I’ve ever done,” Babineaux confesses. “I’m stepping out of the worship box and into a more R&B/Urban pocket.

I honestly wanted to show my supporters a different side of me and to also show them I can literally sing anything.” The track is punctuated by acoustic piano, warm bass tones, and pounding drum pattern.  Babineaux’s raspy alto floats over the melody like clouds in the sky, elevating this track as the most marketable song in her seven-year recording catalogue yet.

Bri Babineaux Returns From Two Year Hiatus With “I Will Wait”

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Babineaux called upon super-songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods who co-wrote platinum hits such as “Rude Boy” for Rihanna and “Déjà vu” for Beyoncé. “My goal in writing songs on the gospel side has always been to broaden the audience and reach a demographic outside of  traditional gospel,” Riddick-Woods says.

“I’ve found that my writing style reaches people that don’t traditionally listen to faith-based music. Getting the good news of God into the hearts of people from all walks of life is the biggest goal. Since `I Will Wait’ leans more urban/ inspirational, I believe this song is going to expand Bri’s audience.”

The track was done by the Produced by the Starters Music Co. production duo of David “Ali” Parrilla and Kayton Bassier. It was recorded remotely at the height of the COVID pandemic. “We had virtual meetings and sessions, and every meeting was amazingly productive,” they said. “Bri knows exactly what she wants, and it was an honor to create with her…

We imagined being in an old church banquet hall that had a vintage upright piano as our inspiration… It embodied that spirit of soulful hand clapping, feet stomping and voices singing to the heavens. After coming up with the concept, the music evolved effortlessly. We sent Makeba the music and she immediately was inspired to pen the lyrics.

When we first heard the reference recording, we knew that this would be a special song that gives hope to those who need to remember that in Psalms 27:14 that if we wait on the Lord and be of good courage, He will strengthen our hearts.”  Babineaux agrees. “`I Will Wait’ means a lot to me from the musical style to the lyrics,” she adds.  “I’ve been waiting on God over the last year.

I’ve faced some mean challenges and adversities. However, I know that when I wait on God, I will be victorious in the end.”

Throughout the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, Christian pop punk artist Grace Graber will be taking over the Faith Artist Agency social media pages to interview other artists on the roster. Members of Kutless, Disciple, The Protest, Manafest, Ashes Remain, The Whosoevers’ Ryan Ries, Holly Starr, and more will be featured.

The month kicks off at 7:00 PM Central with Josh Bramlett from The Protest, streaming on Faith Artist Agency’s Instagram @faithartistagency.

Artists will be sharing about their personal experiences with mental health, and how their faith has been interwoven throughout their ongoing healing process.

“Faith Artist Agency was created to be more than just a booking agency. That is why we have always chosen to work with like-minded individuals who share our mission to tear down walls, meet people where they are, and share that they are loved,” agency founder and owner Brandy Wahlman shares.

She continues, “With that in mind, we are coming together as an agency to help spread mental health awareness throughout May. It is something that many people deal with, yet the church often overlooks it. I am grateful to all of our artists for participating, for their willingness to be open and share their stories. We want people to know that they are not alone, they are loved and there is hope — no matter what they are going through.”

Grace Graber will be leading the month, as a longtime outspoken advocate for mental health. Through her music and her social media, Grace has hosted difficult conversations about struggle and growth. Most recently, she released the authentic and hope-saturated Conversations EP.

Dates for future live interviews will be announced throughout the month, along with additional encouraging mental health-focused content and resources from Grace and the agency’s artists.

Due to overwhelming demand, three summer tour dates have been added to “Elevation Nights,” the sell-out tour from GRAMMY Award-winning Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick. In addition to their already-announced upcoming fall run, the new tour stops will visit Savannah, GA on July 19, Greenville, SC on July 20, and Nashville, TN on July 21. Sign up for pre-sale tickets at elevationnights.com.

Since the fall of 2021, Elevation Worship has taken “Elevation Nights” to 32 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, sharing an unforgettable and life-changing evening with more than 311K concertgoers. This spring’s run had more than 75K in attendance, visiting major markets such as Austin, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Denver, and wrapping last Friday in Toronto, marking their stop as the largest ticketed Christian event in Canadian history.

Following the added summer stops, the “Elevation Nights” eight-city fall tour will kick off on Tuesday, October 3 in Miami, FL, with stops in Tampa, FL, Knoxville, TN, Dallas, TX, and more before the final show on Thursday, October 12 in Houston, TX. For a full list of dates and cities, see below.

The Elevation Nights tour is a full worship experience as Steven Furtick preaches and Elevation Worship leads many of their hit songs, including “Graves Into Gardens,” “RATTLE!,” “Do It Again,” “The Blessing,” “Same God,” along with songs from their upcoming project, CAN YOU IMAGINE?, which will release on May 19th. CAN YOU IMAGINE? follows the GRAMMY-nominated album LION, which was recognized in the “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” category at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, which they won the previous year for Old Church Basement, their live collaboration album with Maverick City Music.

ELEVATION NIGHTS 2023:

*Wednesday, July 19 – Savannah, GA
*Wednesday, July 20 – Greenville, SC
*Thursday, July 21 – Nashville, TN

Tuesday, October 3 – Miami, FL
Wednesday, October 4 – Tampa, FL
Friday, October 6 – Knoxville, TN
Saturday, October 7 – Duluth, GA
Sunday, October 8 – Birmingham, AL
Tuesday, October 10 – Lubbock, TX
Wednesday, October 11 – Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 12 – Houston, TX

*just added dates

Gospel minister, Prophet, and Spiritual leader, Joshua Olayiwola release his latest single titled “Molola” featuring David Olajide.

Molola was inspired by the place of worship and speaks about having a brighter tomorrow. 
The new release is available in audio and video, and available on YouTube and all digital stores.

Prophet Joshua Olayiwola, popularly known as ‘Baba Alabiyamo’ is a Prophet of God, President of Christ the Living Word Apostolic Ministries, Covenant Mountain of Grace &Mercy, Alabiamo Akure, Ondo State.

Molola – Joshua Olayiwola Feat. David Olajide

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Femi Olulowo, anointed gospel music minister and prolific songwriter, offers up a brand new single titled “Yeshua.”

This song speaks about the revelation of Jesus Christ and the significance of His name.

Voicing the inspiration behind the song, Minister Femi says, “Shortly after restoring the sight of the blind man at Bethsaida, Jesus asks his disciples “Who do men say that I am?” Jesus got varying opinions from his disciples, but He had to ask one of His disciples (Peter) for his personal opinion and His response summed up the totality of who Jesus is, the Son of God.”

“Regardless of who, (parent, pastor, boss, mentor, etc) we cannot afford to live by the convictions of others.  Nothing compares to a personal revelation of the person of Jesus Christ.

“So, I ask, have you ever had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ?” – He concluded

The song is available in all digital stores worldwide. 

Yeshua – Femi Olulowo

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The single was written, recorded and mixed utilizing solar power. Harmony Dreamers is a conglomerate of 20 international musicians, led by Byron Lee Scott.

Harmony Dreamers is proud to announce the release of their latest single, “Spinning Round The Sun”, a trilogy of songs from their debut album, “I Come From Earth.” Like most of the album, the track was written, recorded, and mixed during the COVID pandemic, in Byron Lee Scott’s (the group’s leader) solar-powered mobile studio unit.

Harmony Dreamers’ music has been praised by critics and fans alike as a “never-before-seen work of art” (Honk Magazine), with tracks gaining over 200K Spotify streams.

Byron Lee Scott says, “During Covid, I bought a travel trailer, set up a studio inside it, and learned to live off grid on propane and solar power. I stayed in remote areas of Arizona and California, and finally, in Nevada, where the album was mastered at The Hideout Studios in Las Vegas.”

“Spinning Round The Sun” is a mesmerizing, synth-heavy pop song that celebrates the wonder of life on Earth and the love the earth receives from the Sun. As part of a larger trilogy, the song serves as the first part of a larger story that explores the connections between space, love, and the human experience.

The second part, “Loving The Sun,” offers a more cinematic interpretation of the theme, while part 3, “Solar Rays” presents an electronic dance instrumental version.

“The Sun is blazing through space at about 500,000 miles per hour, and the Earth follows in a spiral path at the perfect distance. I think it’s miraculous!” exclaims Scott. “It’s wondrous and humbling when you become aware of the vast universe. It’s a feeling there is something much bigger than ourselves.”

The Spinning round the Sun trilogy of songs, with its many layers of synthesizers and vocals were almost entirely performed by Byron Scott. Drummer and long-time band mate Larry Dragland adds drum kit grooves to Scott’s many-layered percussion tracks, along with Perm, Russia-based Anna V’s vocals.

All the orchestrations, synth bass, and the myriad of electronic sounds were performed by Scott on Guitar Synthesizer.

Spinning round the Sun Parts 1

Spinning round the Sun Parts 2

Spinning round the Sun Parts 3

Canadian Americana/Folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff and her husband, Tommy Parham, are thrilled to announce their new sponsor, Global Pet Foods, for their podcast “Jake’s Place: Songs ‘n’ Tails.” The podcast, which features original songs and stories about animals and nature, has garnered a loyal following of pet lovers and music fans alike.

In their latest episode, Tia and Tommy pay tribute to Tommy’s brother, Matt Parham, who recently passed away. The episode is a celebration of Matt’s life, as Tia and Tommy share stories and memories. They also reflect on the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones and appreciating the beauty of the natural world.

The episode is also a celebration of Earth Day, a global event that encourages people to take action to protect the environment. Tia and Tommy share their own experiences of living sustainably and offer tips and ideas for listeners to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

“We are thrilled to partner with Global Pet Foods and to continue sharing our love with our listeners,” said Tia McGraff. “Matt was an inspiration to us all, and we hope our tribute episode will honor his memory and inspire others to cherish every moment with their loved ones.”

The “Jake’s Place: Songs ‘n’ Tails” podcast is available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Listeners can also follow Tia and Tommy on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

ABOUT TIA MCGRAFF:

Tia McGraff is a multi-talented, award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, author and podcast host from Southern Ontario, Canada. Along with her husband and co-writer Tommy Parham, the skilled songstress has been making impactful and thought-provoking art for well over a decade.

Bringing together a burning passion for the art of music and an honesty that is long lost on today’s modern charts, Tia McGraff is a trailblazer in her genre; one whose efforts have made her a beloved figure on the international music scene. http://www.tiamcgraff.com

About Global Pet Foods:

Global Pet Foods is a Canadian-owned pet food and supplies retailer with more than 190 locations around the globe. The company is committed to providing high-quality pet food and products that support the health and well-being of pets. In addition, Global Pet Foods supports various animal welfare organizations and initiatives, including pet adoption events and fundraising campaigns

Pittsburgh-based country artist led MTS Artists with 6 nominations. The Award Show will be held on August 5th in Atlanta, GA.

The International Singer Songwriters Association announced the finalists for their upcoming awards ceremony, and 23 MTS Management Group artists made the cut.

Among the finalists are Pittsburgh country artist, Gary Pratt (6), Little Rock country artist, Pamela Hopkins (5), Texas’ John Blangero (2), Dayton Ohio’s Ludlow Creek (2), Los Angeles-based Jen Ash (1), and two Ontario-based artists, Tia McGraff (2), and Cory M. Coons (2), among others. The ceremony will take place in Atlanta, GA on August 5th.

The International Singer Songwriters Association was founded by Tamanie Dove, a singer-songwriter born and raised in Nashville and now residing in Atlanta. The organization is dedicated to supporting and serving independent artists, as well as encouraging aspiring and professional singers and songwriters in all genres of music worldwide.

“We are thrilled to have so many of our talented artists named as finalists in the ISSA Awards,” said Michael Stover, President of MTS Management Group. “These awards recognize excellence in music on an international level, and we are honored to be a part of it. We wish all of our artists the best of luck at the awards ceremony.”

MTS Management Group is a full-service artist management company based in Pittsburgh, PA, representing artists in the genres of country, Americana, rock, and pop. The company has worked with a variety of artists, including Grammy Winners, Juno Winners and Billboard charting hitmakers.

For more information about MTS Management Group and their roster of artists, please visit their website at www.mtsmanagementgroup.com.