Jason Nelson, best-known for his gospel gems “Forever” and “Residue,” has nabbed his fifth No. 1 gospel chart hit with “Yahweh,” which features the rising GRAMMY® Award nominated gospel star, Melvin Crispell III. The worship ballad has amassed over 5 million U.S. domestic streams and over 25 million airplay impressions.
The song is No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending January 18th and No. 1 on Mediabase’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending January 19th.
The track anchors Nelson’s seventh album, You Belong (Jaelyn Song Music/ Tyscot / FairTrade). The album was recorded live at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, NC in the summer of 2023. Aside from Crispell, the set features cameos from vocal giants such as Zacardi Cortez, Madison Ryann Ward and Shawn Bigby. The project was Nelson’s first live recording since 2018’s The Answer project.
A Baltimore, Maryland native, Nelson has been active on the national stage since 2005. Over the years, he’s enjoyed a string of gospel radio hits such as “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “Nothing Without You,” “I Am” and “Forever” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams.
The 2021 studio album Close featured the No. 1 radio smash “Residue” and the Top Ten cut, “All I Need.” The set also featured cameos from R&B music legend Chrisette Michele and Jazz great John Patitucci. Nelson is also Pastor of The Tab (Formerly The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple) in Windsor Mills, MD
Melody Adorno shares her new single, ““Be Enthroned,” written and performed along with Joe L Barnes, a deep call to give Jesus the place He deserves and offer Him the purest reverence. This release is an exciting preview of Entronado (My Heart Your Home), the artist’s upcoming album, which will be available on January 31.
“Be Enthroned” calls us back to the heart of true worship, reminding us that no matter our flaws or life’s challenges, Christ is always worthy of all honor
The new song invites congregational participation with a simple yet captivating melody, bringing voices together to praise the King. Melody and Joe L Barnes create a powerful dynamic, making this piece an unforgettable experience that many will want to sing over and over again.
The song’s audio and video were recorded live, blending serenity, sublimity, and elegance, accompanied by an exceptional group of musicians. This collaboration reflects the same quality and passion Joe L Barnes has demonstrated in previous releases, such as his global hit “Promises” with Maverick City Music, whose music video has garnered over 176 million views on YouTube.
Meanwhile, Melody Adorno hosted an exclusive listening session for radio stations, offering a first look at the songs from her debut solo album. This marks a new chapter in her ministry after being part of the renowned Spanish-language collective, Maverick City Música.
Melody Adorno Presents “Be Enthroned” Ft. Joe L Barnes
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In addition, the artist hosted a launch event that brought together media, industry colleagues, and influencers—400 special guests who showed their support and admiration for the artist of Puerto Rican roots ).
Among the attendees were Matthew Morales from Miel San Marcos, Blanca, Karen Espinosa, Fleiva Music, and more. Additionally, Adorno was joined by Genock Gabriel and Joe L Barnes, who performed the tracks they contributed to in the production.
“I still can’t find the words to describe what happened at the album’s pre-release. The Lord met us in such a beautiful way, and I will remember it forever,” shares Melody.
Get ready for the highly anticipated release of this album while enjoying a preview of “Be Enthroned.”
CAIN, the sibling trio, announces the upcoming release of their family devotional We’re So Blessed: Forty Days of Devotions and Activities for the Whole Family (K-LOVE Books) on February 18th. The devotional is geared toward helping families recognize God’s hand in daily life and realize how truly blessed they are as children of God.
CAIN is the band of three siblings – Taylor Cain Matz, Madison Cain Johnson, and Logan Cain. Growing up in rural Alabama the Cain family was a unique and beautiful experience that offered many childhood memories, family traditions, and spiritual guidance from their parents.
Today, CAIN travels worldwide to perform its songs and inspire people everywhere, and no song has inspired others like its hit single, “I’m So Blessed.” The impact of this song on listeners of all ages, motivated CAIN to take the song’s central message and craft it into a devotional that can help foster intimacy with God and one’s family.
“If you could have been a fly on the wall in our quaint childhood home, you would have witnessed the beautiful chaos in which we Cain siblings grew up,” share the CAIN trio. “Working on this devotional took us back to our wild childhood full of memories, great laughter, and light.
And every bit of that is due to our intentional, loving parents and pastors, Charley and Shari Cain. We were the direct beneficiaries of God-centered family time, and now—as we’ve grown older, gotten married, and have had children of our own—we feel the challenge of establishing God as the head of our own homes.”
CAIN adds, “Our prayer is that through these daily readings, both our own families and yours can glean from God’s Word together, notice the blessings of God together, and experience memorable moments and conversations together. This devotional is designed to be enjoyed together, and it is written in a way that is attainable and meaningful for all members of the family.”
This devotional follows the group’s first lyrical picture book I’m So Blessed (B&H Publishing) released last year. The CAIN family has grown by two in recent months as Taylor Cain Matz welcomed their second child in October and Madison Cain Johnson welcomed their second just this past weekend. The group will be on the TobyMac Hits Deep 2025 tour that kicks off next week.
Michael Tait made a surprise announcement that after 15 years as frontman of the revered CCM band Newsboys, he has decided to step down and exit the group. Tait, who has been touring since college, said in a statement that he is excited to see what comes next for both himself and for Newsboys.
The band also released a statement thanking Tait for all his years with the group while pledging to keep the heartbeat of Newsboys unchanged and to carry on as planned in the new year. The Newsboys Worldwide Revival Tour 2025 will kick off this weekend as planned.
Newsboys wrapped 2024 with a series of groundbreaking achievements, including new music, record-breaking streaming success, and a full schedule of performances across the country. Newsboys will continue the tour in 2025, bringing the unforgettable experience to additional locations in the United States before embarking on a long-awaited Canadian leg of the tour.
“How Many Times” will impact radio in January, all while Newsboys prepare for the release of Christ and Christ Crucified: Worldwide Edition (EP) and Worldwide Revival (Part One) Deluxe, promising their dedicated fans even more to look forward to this upcoming year.
WieRok Entertainment Group, founded more than a decade ago by Lance & Tammie Wieland with a mission to empower Christian creatives through a range of multi-faceted support services, inaugurates a new era with the launch of WieRok Records. The Franklin, Tennessee-based Christian music label, which will be distributed by Syntax Creative, has signed acclaimed singer/songwriter Sean Rodriguez as its flagship artist.
Known for his charismatic live performances and stylistic diversity, Rodriguez was catapulted into the spotlight as a featured Pre-Jam artist on 2023’s nationwide Winter Jam tour—one of Christian music’s biggest annual outings.
Serving as a children’s pastor and youth leader before turning his focus to music, Rodriguez has released a string of compelling singles to date, including his 2023 pop anthem, “Center Stage,” which has amassed more than 2.5 million streams. His WieRok Records debut EP is slated for release later this month.
Additionally, WieRok Entertainment Group has signed writer and producer Daniel Macal, who also serves as lead guitarist for the Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets, to an exclusive publishing agreement. Macal joins Karin Simmons and Tyler Moody, along with writer and producer Greg “GREGATRON” Williams, in comprising WieRok’s growing roster of lauded songwriters.
“After many years of working with artists in various capacities, the next right step for us was becoming a full-service record company,” shares WieRok Entertainment Group CEO Lance Wieland. “We are thankful for our distribution partnership with Syntax Creative, which is among the best in the industry, and we’re excited to welcome Sean aboard as we seek to offer an exceptional range of services tailored to bolster him, and other artists we believe in, at every stage of their career.”
“We’re looking forward to this next season of supporting a talented community of Christ-centered creatives and offering a variety of amazing content that reaches a broad audience,” says WieRok Entertainment Group CFO Tammie Wieland. “Thanks to the incredible partnerships we’ve been fortunate to build, we’re able to share messages of hope, faith and unity with the world, and I couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.”
“We open this new chapter grounded in the integrity and intention our company was founded upon more than 10 years ago,” adds Kevin Sparkman, director of marketing and operations, WieRok Entertainment Group. “We’re eager to cultivate meaningful artist relationships and mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with the launch of WieRok Records, while continuing a longstanding mission to foster community in the industry around us.”
Pictured L-R: WieRok Entertainment Group CEO Lance Wieland, CFO Tammie Wieland, and director of marketing and operations Kevin Sparkman
In addition to the newly created label, WieRok Entertainment Group continues to focus on empowering the next generation of Christian creatives through its popular Writes & Bites events, a songwriting initiative launched in 2020.
Writes & Bites has helped rising artists, songwriters and producers achieve remarkable success, including song placements, recording contracts and publishing deals. WieRok’s Franklin, Tennessee, headquarters also houses a state-of-the-art recording studio and hosts regular events for the community in partnership with the Gospel Music Association, Curb | Word, Integrity Music, Rixon Entertainment Group, and Jay Speight of Amplo Records.
Beyond music, WieRok Entertainment Group has been instrumental in various film productions through the years, including providing promotional support for 2016’s Priceless, which starred for KING & COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone. The company also co-produced The Good Fight, a feature film starring John Schneider, which is slated for worldwide streaming distribution this year.
Tenth Avenue North shares “Kind to Myself.” The re-launched Tenth Avenue North band features founding member Mike Donehey alongside new members Thomas Ewing and Monty Rivera.
Gotee Records recording artist Jon Reddick opens 2025 with his new single, “No Fear,”. The worship anthem, “No Fear” premiered on K-LOVE First and Air1 Worship First, giving the national radio network’s listeners the first chance to hear Reddick’s latest track. Additionally, the official music video for the foot-stomping original also premiered simultaneously on KLOVE.com and Air1.com.
“Our hope is in Jesus, and He helps us not to escape and go around this actual thing called fear. He helps us move through it,” Reddick says of the message behind the song, which will serve as the title cut of his forthcoming sophomore album, set to release May 30, 2025.
Reddick’s next highly anticipated set follows his acclaimed debut, 2022’s God, Turn It Around, and his Dove-nominated hit, “I Believe It (The Life of Jesus).” With nearly 330 million lifetime streams — racking up 139 million streams in 2024 alone — as well as 2.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, Reddick is quickly cementing himself as one of the foremost worship leaders in the genre.
The worship pastor and songwriter will debut new music on the road this spring alongside Mac Powell and labelmates Cochren & Co. on Powell’s “I Love Jesus Tour,” scheduled to kick off Mar. 6 in Independence, Mo.
2x GRAMMY-nominated band We The Kingdom releases its newest single, “You Bless Me (Thank You) [Live],” featuring Dwan Hill and The Choir Room via Capitol Christian Music Group. The song, penned by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold, and Dwan Hill, was recorded live in Nashville last fall during a special gathering with The Choir Room.
“Writing songs that are based on scripture is so important to us as a band,” says We The Kingdom, “‘You Bless Me (Thank You)’ reminds us that God will provide us with everything we need.”
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This release follows the band’s ’33’ live EP, which was launched in July 2024. The EP holds deep personal significance for Ed Cash, as it was recorded live in Minneapolis on the 33rd anniversary of his sobriety, marking an important milestone in his recovery journey.
Adding to their already impressive list of accomplishments, We The Kingdom has amassed 1 billion cumulative career streams, with 2.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 1.2 million combined social followers. In addition, their Grammy-nominated song “Holy Water” earned RIAA platinum certification earlier this summer. Upon release, the track remained at No. 1 on Christian radio for 8 weeks and celebrated its 5-year anniversary in September, cementing its continued popularity.
We The Kingdom is also hitting the road in 2025, performing across the country at festivals and fairs. They will be touring throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2025, bringing their high-energy performances to fans nationwide. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming shows and festival appearances as the band continues to share their powerful music with audiences everywhere.
