World Vision presents Winter Jam Tour, hosted by Newsong & produced by Premier Productions, Christian music’s biggest tour, is back for 2023 with headliners We the Kingdom and Jeremy Camp and a solid lineup of acts including Andy Mineo, Disciple, Austin French, NewSong and featuring for the first time Dove Award-winning new artist of the year Anne Wilson.

“I can’t wait for Winter Jam 2023,” said Eddie Carswell, Co-Founder of NewSong Ministries & Winter Jam. “I’m so excited about the lineup this year. I think it’s one of my all time favorites. I’m excited to have some people we haven’t toured with as much like We The Kingdom, Anne Wilson, and Disciple. Also, it’s always great to be back with long time friends like Jeremy Camp, Austin French and my ping pong buddy Andy Mineo. Bring your youth group, your family, your friends; these will be nights you don’t want to miss!”

We The Kingdom will join Winter Jam following their Fall 2022 tour and the release of their new namesake album We The Kingdom. The band received the awards for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Holy Water at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards and is known for #1 songs like “Holy Water” and “God So Loved.”

“We are SO incredibly excited to announce that we are going to be a part of Winter Jam 2023,” said We the Kingdom. “Several of us grew up going to Winter Jam – what a powerful time to unify together and let the love and hope of God be poured out in the room over every heart each night. We are so looking forward to getting to play some new songs off our new record as well as some familiar ones. Every single artist or band on this roster is incredible and we are so excited to get to partner together with them. Thank you, Winter Jam, for having us – we could not be more grateful. We’ll see YOU out there this winter! Let the party begin!”

Jeremy Camp is a chart-topping, Grammy-nominated artist with 40 number one hits. He is known for songs like “I Still Believe,” “Walk By Faith” and current hit “Keep Me In The Moment” and is the subject of the 2020 inspirational biopic I Still Believe. Jeremy joins the tour following the release of his 2021 album When You Speak and his Fall 2022 tour.

“I always look forward to touring with many of my favorite bands on Winter Jam,” said Jeremy Camp. “The community that Winter Jam provides and cultivates is always encouraging to my group and I love that their heart for the Gospel and reaching people are always front and center of what they do!”

Winter Jam kicks off this year’s tour on January 13th in Tampa, FL and will hit a total of 40 cities around the country including, Columbus, OH; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; before heading to the northwest for the first time in five years with stops in Boise, ID; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR, and Spokane, WA.

Winter Jam’s Pre-jam party will be led by Thrive Worship, Sean Be and RENEE. Pastor and author Zane Black will be the speaker. No tickets are needed and admission is $15 at the door.

Created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most beloved bands, NewSong, Winter Jam exploded from a single show in 1995 to become Christian music’s benchmark tour. Throughout two decades, Winter Jam has helped provide a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide, consistently showcasing the genre’s top artists.

Curb | Word Entertainment’s Francesca Battistelli earned the GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for “God Is Good” at the 53^rd Annual GMA Dove Awards, which aired exclusively on TBN and the TBN app on October 21. The win marks Battistelli’s 7^th career GMA Dove Award win. Listen to the winning track HERE.

“It’s always an honor to win a Dove, but it’s extra special when it’s for a song that means so much to me,” shares Battistelli. “I’m thankful to see that ‘God Is Good’ has impacted others in a meaningful way and excited to see how the Lord continues to use it!”

“God Is Good,” which was Battistelli’s first new music offering since her second full length Christmas album, This Christmas, can also be found in God’s Not Dead; We the People, a film released in 2021 in which Battistelli has a starring role.

Battistelli also shares of the song, “The last few years have shown me that no one is immune to difficult times. They are actually promised for the believer. Having a song to point to as a reminder of God’s faithfulness is helpful, and this song in particular has been a huge comfort when ‘tears fall.’ I hope you are encouraged that no matter what you’re facing today, if you’re in Christ, it’s all for His glory and your ultimate good. What a promise! God is always good.”

This Christmas season, fans can catch Battistelli on NewSong’s “The Very Merry Christmas & More Tour” – find more information HERE. Fans can also hear her alongside Sanctus Real on current radio single, “Won’t Let Me Go” – listen to the single HERE.

Reigning Southern Gospel Artist of the Year Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s Keeping On won the 2022 GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year. Produced by Wayne Haun, Kris Crunk and Brian Eads, Keeping On was released in July 2021 from StowTown Records. The album of mostly original songs offers listeners a source of encouragement during trying times.

“I’m thrilled that Keeping On won the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year! I’m delighted for my teammates, for our amazing production team and, most of all, that this recording has impacted so many people,” exclaimed Haase. “It’s not our job to remind people how bad the culture is today. It’s our job to remind them that ‘God can be trusted, and there is nothing that takes Him by surprise. You aren’t forsaken, so don’t be shaken. Just lift up your eyes… and Keep On Keeping On!’”

JubileeCast lauded, “Ernie Haase and Signature Sound’s Keeping On returns to the Big Band days where saloon crooners such as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra reigned the airwaves. A time when the lush orchestration of strings and the brassy blast of horns and trumpets were the accompanying sound. Keeping On is a time capsule back in time.”

American Songwriter praised the title track’s “glistening production and pounding percussion,” noting that Ernie Haase & Signature Sound “seem to reach into a deeper creative well than ever before” with Keeping On. Parade described “Good to Be Home,” the album’s second release, as a “head-bobbing, smile-inducing trip through nostalgia.”

Keeping On’s track listing also includes “Overcome,” which received a 2022 GMA Dove nomination for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. The radio single was written by Sunset Gallery Music songwriters Aaron Stewart, Jason Davidson and Jeff Bumgardner.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound followed Keeping On with Decades of Love. From the Beatles to the Bee Gees to Bublé, the group serenades listeners on the 29-song, two-CD recording. In support of the new release, they recently embarked on the Decades of Love Tour, featuring a two-hour, two-act musical revue. For tickets and more information, visit ErnieHaase.com.

Keeping On also received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Roots Gospel album. This marked Haase’s ninth GRAMMY nomination individually and the group’s fourth collective nomination. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound remains a radio favorite in the United States and internationally as well as a leader in CD sales and long-form music video sales with several RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum DVDs.

Gospel music artist and Medical Doctor, Jude Philips has released a new single titled “I Rejoice”.

According to him, “I Rejoice” was inspired by the grace of God following deep reflection on the beautiful transformation the true love of God has made in my Life. I’ll forever testify He is the reason I Rejoice”. – Jude Philips

Watch “I Rejoice – Jude Philips” Video Below;

Grace Orji makes her gospel music debut with her debut single “We Will Be Many,” produced by BEKA.

The song “We Will Be Many” brings hope and encouragement to the body of Christ, reminding them of God’s promise in Habakkuk 2:14 that “as the waters cover the sea, so shall the word of God cover the earth.”

It also serves as an invitation to unbelievers to join the Kingdom.

Listen & Download “We Will Be Many” Below

Nashville, TN – The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 18th, 2022, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience. The show aired Friday, October 21st, exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. Co-hosts Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin led the all-star night of music with performances from across the music community including Gospel, Latin, Hip Hop, and Southern Gospel.

 Iconic artist CeCe Winans made Dove Awards history this year as the first Black female solo artist to win Artist of the Year. When accepting her award, instead of an acceptance speech, she sang a few lines from the Andrae Crouch classic, “To God Be the Glory,” moving many in the audience to tears. She and co-writers for “Believe for It” were also awarded Song of the Year. Throughout her incredible career, CeCe has won a staggering 25 Dove Awards including the very first New Artist of the Year award in 1988 with her brother BeBe Winans.

“It’s amazing when we come together and we love each other and we stand for righteousness, it’s amazing what God will do,” Winans said after accepting the award for Song of the Year. “It’s amazing what He’s already done. But He wants to do so much more. I’m believing for God to move in this industry greater than He ever has before. The God we serve responds to faithfulness and the testimonies I’ve heard through this song have blessed my life.”

Choirmaster Ricky Dillard won his first-ever Dove award in the category of Traditional Gospel Album of the Year for his twelfth album,  Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live).  Young gospel queen Jekalyn Carr picked up the third Dove award of her career. This time, she won Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for her No. 1 hit, “My Portion.”

For KING + COUNTRY, writer/producer Jeff Pardo, and Phil Wickham led the night with three awards each with Wickham winning Songwriter of the Year – Artist and Worship Album of the Year, Pardo winning Producer of the Year and For KING + COUNTRY winning Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Twenty-year old newcomer Anne Wilson took home two awards including New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for “My Jesus.” The latter was recently certified gold by the R.I.A.A.

The night was packed with one-of-a-kind performances such as Steven Curtis Chapman’s career-spanning mash-up of his hits such as “The Great Adventure” and “Dive.” Phil Wickham and his electrifying band performed his current Top Ten single, “Hymn of Heaven.” 

TobyMac thanked followers for their prayers and support following his son Truett’s unexpected death in 2020 before launching into a spirited  performance of “The Goodness” with Nigerian-born singer Blessing Offor. “Thank you for the kindness you showed me and my family as we walked through the deepest valley in losing my firstborn son,” he said. “…There were times I never thought I would ever write another song, much less an up-tempo song or a song that felt like joy. But God is good. He might not always give us what we want, or take away the pain, but He is right here with us. He doesn’t leave. He remains.”

Here are a few of the other winners.  For a full list of winners: https://doveawards.com/awards/2022-winners/

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: KB, nobigdyl – King Jesus

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Gotta Believe

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year: Maverick City Music ft. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore – Breathe

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Lecrae 1k phew – No Church in a While

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: DOE – Clarity

Gospel Worship album of the Year: Tribl, Maverick City Music – Tribl Nights Atlanta

Short Form Music Video of the Year: Tauren Wells ft. Aaron Cole – Fake It

The theme of this year’s show was Sound of Heaven, highlighting how all the different styles of Christian and Gospel music come together under one banner of hope. “The music created by the artists assembled tonight covers a lot of ground style-wise,” said co-host Chris Tomlin, “but collectively they represent the sound of heaven.” Co-host Erica Campbell added, “We bring it all together to unite as one for the kingdom of God. One mind, one voice, giving glory to God. That’s the sound of heaven.”

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.

Watch on TBN:

Chart-topper DOE continues to make a splash in sharing the gift of God’s love in her music, performing live at this year’s GMA Dove Awards and being honored with two wins during the night. DOE rocked the stage with the sold-out crowd on their feet, as she delivered a special arrangement of her #1 hit song “When I Pray” leading into “What I’m Waiting For,” from her eleven-track album CLARITY.

Going into the Dove Awards with four nominations including New Artist of the Year, DOE won the Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Dove Award for CLARITY, her debut full-length album released in early 2022 by Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label in partnership with RCA Inspiration. Separately, she garnered another win as a featured artist/co-writer for the Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year, “Breathe,” released by Maverick City Music (feat. Chandler Moore, Jonathan McReynolds, DOE). 

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards, which celebrates all genres of Christian and Gospel music and entertainment from Pop/Contemporary, Rock, Worship, Contemporary Gospel, Traditional Gospel, to Inspirational Film, Rap/Hip Hop, Spanish Language, Southern Gospel and more, just aired on TBN on Friday, October 21st. In a packed Dove Awards celebration week in Nashville, DOE also co-hosted the GMA Dove Awards Pre-Telecast with Katy Nichole, which revealed the winners in many of the categories, including her album win for CLARITY, performed at GMA’s New Artist of the Year Showcase on Monday, October 17th (which featured performances from all New Artist of the Year nominees), and was honored at the Urban Soul Cafe Pre-Dove Party with a Breakthrough Artist award.     

Fresh off her Dove Awards wins, DOE has released a new recording with a Spanish version of “When I Pray (Mi Oración)” feat. Blanca. Available now, DOE teamed up with fellow chart-topper Blanca for a beautiful blend of their voices, showing the power of God and prayer is for everyone with no barriers, on the new track sung entirely in Spanish. DOE is next up as a Favorite Gospel Artist nominee at the American Music Awards, airing November 20th, with voting open to the public daily at VoteAMAs.com through November 14th.  

Check out DOE’s new Spanish track “When I Pray (Mi Oración)” feat. Blanca 

(Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration):

https://doe.lnk.to/WIPBlancaPR

Watch TBN’s 2022 GMA Dove Awards broadcast (DOE performs “When I Pray”/ “What I’m Waiting For” at 48:47)

Watch the GMA Dove Awards Pre-Telecast (hosted by DOE and Katy Nichole)

Connect with DOE at:

http://doejonesmusic.com 

Well celebrated and gifted Canada based Ghanaian Gospel minstrel, Perpetual Nhyiraba releases another powerful song dubbed ’Emere Dane’ which literally means ‘Time Changes’.

Music Video by Perpetual Nhyiraba performing ‘Emere Dane (Time Changes)’.

Perpetual Nhyiraba Production.

Video Directed by Flash Bak Media

The ‘carry me go’ and ‘menhyira nie’ composer, has carve an enviable niche for herself as one of the talented Ghanaian Gospel Musicians.

In the meantime, You can follow Perpetual Nhyiraba across all social media and music streaming platforms.

Watch ” Emere Dane” Video Below;

Stanley Ike, a seasoned Nigerian gospel music minister based in Abuja, releases a brand-new song titled “EZE NEDUM.”

The song Eze Nedum means THE KING WHO FOLLOWS ME in the Nigeria Igbo language. The song speaks of the goodness of God towards his children as he will never leave us even when we leave him and he is always ready to welcome us back.

Listen & Download “Eze Nedum” Below;

It’s beginning to look a lot like award show season, and Marvin Sapp has landed his 7^th Soul Train Music Award nomination just weeks after celebrating his single “All In Your Hands” reaching the #1 position on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart. He is nominated in the Best Gospel/Inspirational category.

6Marvin Sapp is a two-time Soul Train Music Award winner, and remains excited anytime his name is announced as a nominee. “I love that the Soul Train Music Awards continue the great tradition of celebrating Black joy through song,” says Sapp. “It is an honor and a privilege to be among those considered to have released music this year that made people smile and gave people a sense of hope.”

2022 has marked numerous firsts for Sapp, including the first album released on his own record label, the TVONE premiere of the biopic Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story, and being officially crowned a “Billion Spinner” on Pandora. Still, the “preacher who happens to sing” has remained a consistent, in-person presence at The Chosen Vessel Cathedral where he is Senior Pastor. Currently celebrating three years at the Fort Worth, Texas based church, Sapp and his pastoral team recently oversaw a mass baptism of more than 100 people.

“I began pastoring at a new church in a new city just months before the height of the COVID19 pandemic. We had virtual services for almost two years, so this year has been one of renewed focus and revitalization at the Chosen Vessel Cathedral. The mass baptism was a time of refreshing for all of us.”

Sapp is nominated for his 15^th album, Substance. The album debuted #1 when it was released, making it the singer’s seventh consecutive number one Gospel album debut. It also debuted #3 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums sales chart. 

Substance is available now everywhere digital music is sold.