Grammy winner and one of the most influential Christian artists in today’s era Chris Tomlin will host the new season of Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith debuting in early 2023. Season three of Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith will premiere on UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service in uplifting entertainment, on March 2 and on the cable network UPtv on April 2.

The inspirational series, based off the bestselling devotional book Jesus Calling ® (Thomas Nelson), will share  stories of success, loss, heartbreak, and redemption told by people of faith from all walks of life that will inspire and encourage. Host Chris Tomlin kicks the series’ new season off with guests Amy Grant and Carlos and Alexa PenaVega.

“Personally, I have always felt the heartbeat of Jesus Calling is so in line with my calling… to help people have an encounter with God,” said Chris Tomlin. “So, to be able to share story after story of God’s faithfulness in so many lives as this year’s host is something I am honored to do.”

“We are delighted to have Chris Tomlin as host of the next season of Jesus Calling,” said Michael Aulisio, Vice President and Publisher of the Jesus Calling brand at Thomas Nelson.  “Chris’ faith and energy are magnetic. We know viewers will be uplifted and inspired by the stories they see each week.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Harper Collins to bring Jesus Calling to UP Faith & Family and UPtv as our uplifting brand promise uniquely aligns with this inspiring series. It’s a perfect addition to our programming offering,” said Hector Campos, vice president, content strategy and acquisition, UP Entertainment.

Season three guests include Tabitha Brown, Sonya Curry, Linda Davis & Lang Scott, Trent Dilfer, Andrew East & Shawn Johnson East, Danny Gokey, Amy Grant, Walker Hayes & Craig Allen Cooper, Ben Higgins, Chris & Kelly Janson, Todd Hoffman, Jimmy Houston, Gary LeVox, David & Tamela Mann, Jordan Matthews, Eddie Montgomery, Rope & Candice Myers, Jordan Matthews, Granger & Amber Smith, Rev. Run & Justine Simmons,  Alexa Welteroth & Johnathan Singletary, Tim Tebow, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner, Brett & Brad Warren, Bubba Watson, Paige VanZant, and Brett Young.  Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith is produced by Four Eyes Media.

UP Faith & Family will air season one of Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith, hosted by Lauren Alaina, beginning January 1, 2023.

This year, Kate Stanford releases new holiday music with The King of Angels. The EP was produced by Cindy Morgan, and features a collection of fresh arrangements of classic Christmas carols and hymns.  The album was birthed from a desire to share the joy and hope of Christmas by putting a new twist on some of her favorite songs.

Kate will be sharing the stage with Denver and the Mile High Orchestra on their upcoming “Merry and Bright” tour.  Current dates are below, with additional cities being added.

Tour Dates

• Dec 2: Colby KS
• Dec 7: Pass Christian, MS
• Dec 14: Kane, PA
• Dec 15-16: Greenwood, DE
• Dec 17: Marian, ND
• Dec 18: Florence, SC

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kate grew up singing anywhere she could lend her voice.  In 2019, one of her first solo shows was an opportunity to open for Jaci Velasquez. This was a pivotal moment in her blossoming career, as it reaffirmed her passion for songwriting, singing, and ministry.

Since that show, Kate has been honing her craft. She enlisted the talents of two-time GRAMMY nominee, writer/producer Cindy Morgan to help hone Kate’s songwriting and vocal talents, creating an unmistakable signature sound.  Kate’s talent has caught the eye of many in leadership in Christian music, and has opened the doors for her to perform at large-scale events such as LifeFest and Big Ticket Festival.

While music is always her passion, her drive doesn’t stop there.  As she completes her senior year at The University of Texas, Kate balances her career with her education, staying focused on both her calling as an artist and as a student.  She is even looking ahead to applying to law school or an MBA program after graduating to compliment her ministry. She shares, “Finishing my degree is so important to me. With my major, I am learning how to better understand and communicate with people where they are, at any stage in life. With my minor in business, I hope to be able to better shepherd my career and be a good steward of the past that God has placed before me.”

GRAMMY nominated and six-time Dove award-winning rock band, RED, shares new music today with Until We Have Faces Live & Unplugged.

RED has had an illustrious career over the last 10 years selling more than a million albums – with a RIAA Certified GOLD album (End of Silence) and RIAA Certified GOLD digital single (“Breathe Into Me”).

The group has two GRAMMY award nominations and have won six Dove awards from nineteen nominations. Radio success for RED includes two Top 10 Active Rock singles, three Top 10 Mainstream Rock singles and 20 consecutive No. 1 hits at Christian radio. RED has appeared on Conan and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has been featured in USA Today, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Guitar World. Touring over the last decade includes TobyMac, Matthew West, TFK, Newsboys, Kutless, Brian “Head” Welch, POD, CREED, Switchfoot, Third Day, and many others.

Until We Have Faces Live & Unplugged is available now.

Atlanta, GA —  Musicologist and Consultant Kevin Bond is a 10-time Grammy® and Stellar Award-winning producer, songwriter, and music industry veteran who has a monumental forty-year career in music.  He is the former VP of A&R for Gospocentric Records in Los Angeles, CA, and former Governor of The Grammys Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy.  Kevin has produced and written songs for Grammy® Award-winning artists Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Oleta Adams, and countless others.

His discography includes contributions to the inspirational original soundtrack for the DreamWorks animated epic film THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, LOVE ALIVE IV by Gospel legend Walter Hawkins, BIBLE STORIES (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers), AWESOME WONDER (Kurt Carr), THE STORM IS OVER (Bishop T.D. Jakes), OUT THE BOX (Tonéx), TWENTY SIX FOUR (Avery Sunshine), and a vast list of other iconic albums and songs.

Kevin Bond is a musical genius whose ingenuity has helped contour the sonic attributes and commercial success of the Gospel music genre.  He has devoted his prowess to Billboard Chart-topping, Gold, and Platinum albums and now takes the spotlight with his first solo album CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY.  

“Through the years, I’ve worked for others, guiding their career desires, but this is something that I could do the way I wanted to do it,” Bond explains.  “I’ve been thinking about doing a Christmas record for about 20 years.  After this pandemic, everyone is looking for something new and fresh.  In addition, the pandemic should have birthed something out of us all during that time. So, this was the perfect time for me to do this project.”

With a heartfelt love of Christmas music, Bond wanted to offer an album that would resonate for years to come.  CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY is a musical tapestry of holiday classic songs in which everyone can find delight.  Bond puts a cool vibe of groove on “The Little Drummer Boy” and offers a jazzy “White Christmas” to set the mood for holiday gatherings.  He includes a soulful and soothing version of “O Holy Night” among the fifteen beloved holiday tunes on the album.

“The significance of this record at this time in my career is that I’ve helped others to ascertain and promote their dreams,” says Bond.  “I’ve taken a moment to reflect on my career and create a timeless piece.  I created a work of legacy and a timestamp for this generation. In 2022, this encapsulates the sound of the atmosphere and will be available for my children’s children.”  

Christmas music is special and is an essential part of the holiday season.  Music helps usher in celebratory gatherings as we honor the birth of the risen King.  Holiday music offers hope and guides us in moments of reflection as we set the tone for the forthcoming new year.

“Christmas music is always joyful, happy and bespeaks glad tidings,” Bond shares.  “From the slay bells to the timbers they use, it’s happy, not a lot of minor or dissonant chords – everything is in harmony and reflects how we should live our lives.” 

He continues, “I want people to take this mindset and take it throughout the year and not just during these last few days of the year.  This album signifies how we should love, care and watch over one another all year long, being overly concerned for one another.  That’s why I called the album Christmas Everyday.”

CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY is an album of songs birthed out of love.  Through music, Kevin Bond expresses his desire of bringing people together as we have endured the last few years apart and have experienced so much loss. Take time to offer gratitude as we gather with loved ones and worship the Savior and hope of the world.  

This extraordinary album full of the sounds of the season is available now on all digital music outlets.  Create, save and share your CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY playlist on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music .  You will find your favorites on this album and truly enjoy Christmas every day for many years to come!

Listen To “O Holy Night” Below;

Follow Kevin Bond: @ItsKevinBond

Abi Megaplus has released a brand new studio album titled “Orin Tuntun” which is translated as a ‘New Song‘.

Featuring four original compositions and five holiday classics adorned with Bohanan’s arresting musical arrangements, Vincent Bohanan & SOV’s A Choir Christmas is a necessary addition to holiday album collections that celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Available now on all digital service providers, “A Choir Christmas” overflows with masterful harmonies that explode with joy. Bohanan put his stamp on some holiday classics that are also his personal favorites, and wrote new songs (“He Reigns”, “He’s The Greatest” and “Holy Lord”) that are perfect for the season. 

Vincent Bohanan also just released a songbook with sheet music for featured titles including “Any Day Now,” “We Win,” “He Reigns,” “Oh Give Thanks” and more.

The songbook can be purchased here: Vincent Bohanan Song Book Vol. 1.

A Choir Christmas is available now on all digital outlets.

About HezHouse Entertainment

HezHouse Entertainment was founded by Grammy Award winner Hezekiah Walker to keep progressive choir music alive. Hezekiah Walker is a Gospel music pioneer, and the traditional sound and energetic style of his Love Fellowship Choir has influenced a generation of great singers and ensembles. Distributed through Provident, HezHouse Entertainment is home to Vincent Bohanan & SOV, Mark Hubbard & The Voices, Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling and Patrick Riddick & D’Vyne Worship.

Prosper Ogene, a salient gospel music singer-song writer, composer and music director, filled with energy and vibes, the founder of Fearless worshippers crew. His love for music is exceptional and piercing. If there is one thing he is passionate about, it is music.

He takes music to another level. He is a born again Christian filled with the Holy spirit and attends the living faith church.

He is out with a brand new album titled “Victory”. According to him, the Victory Album was inspired by the Holy spirit through God’s servant, Bishop David Oyedepo and other ministers of God.

Now, thanks be unto God who causes us to triumph in Christ. Christ won and therefore, we won also coz in him we live, move and have our being.

Prosper had earlier released his debut single “All I need” in 2021 and his second single later that same year titled Jehovah Rapha.

This Album is filled with spirit filled uplifting songs that will boost your walk with God and love for God.

Listen to “Victory” on Spotify below;

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The TEAM-OPTIMIST CREW is an interdenominational gospel musical family based in the City of Uyo Akwa Ibom State.

The crew has been a blessing to the body of Christ since 2018 till date.

U’kay Michael, The Visionary of this great family is a Gospel Minister; Word and Music, who believes that singing Gospel music are ministering to the body of Christ in melody, for joy, revival, spiritual reflection, intimacy, worshipping with thanksgiving for Godly assurances, which has remained his watchword for many years till date. The Crooner of BO EKOM DO & EDISE IMA ABASI.

Gods’will Etuk is a worshipper who is so focused on being sure that he is responsive to the call of receiving and releasing sounds of worship to the body of Christ to the worship of the Supreme.

Jonny Williams is a dynamic Gospel Minister, very talented and skillful when it has to do with Music. He is also a member of this great family.

HE SHALL REIGN is a sound of worship, strategically arranged and delivered by the personality of the Holy Spirit, through God, to the body of Christ.

He Shall Reign was received and written down, by Min. Gods’will Etuk, produced by Progress Effiong, and arranged by the Team-Optimist Family.

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Nigerian singer and afro-pop artiste, Alile Ernest makes another appearance with his debut album titled “Na God Hand E Dey”.

As the name of his new project suggests, every good thing that we desire in life comes from God and they are in His Hands; be it blessings, peace, joy, or happiness you name it.

The album consists of 10 songs with three features from Femi Oye on Finally, Emmanuel Bassey, and Mini J Black on Yahweh Is Capable, a track that stressed how nothing is impossible for God to do.

Other songs on the album include I Appreciate You, Happy New Year, God Keep You, Na God Hand E Dey, Trust in Him, and others. The album is now available for streaming across all digital platforms.

Alile Eseosa Ernest hails from Ovia North East in Edo State, staff at the University of Benin City (UNIBEN). His first song Mimshack Anointing was released last two years and he has never stopped dishing out wonderful songs since then.

Na God Hand E Dey – Alile Ernest

Tosin Oyelakin celebrates birthday with the release of the official music video to her song, “You Love Me.” The video was shot in Essex, United Kingdom, and features her daughter, Tami Oyelakin’s prophetic dance.

Video was directed by Nathan Okan for NBO.Visuals and audio was produced by Bennie Sam.

Audio is available on all music streaming platforms.

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