Nashville-based worship leader Sarah Kroger releases a new single with a soulful version of ‘What A Wonderful World’. The song a statement as to what can be expected from Kroger’s newest creative exploration as she gears up to a new EP early in the new year.

‘What A Wonderful World’, despite not being a standard church song, is full of the artist’s love for Christ and his endless beauty expressed through her sweet and crisp vocals gliding a stunning stripped-back soundscape. Though not being labelled as a worship song, ‘What A Wonderful World’ is an articulation of the human experience in which people from all backgrounds, be they religious or not, can hopefully recognize themselves.

The new single is a song of hope and wonder through which Kroger desires to encourage people on their personal journey.

Her upcoming project is a “meeting of the streams” moment where every song speaks to where the singer-songwriter has been, but also to where she is and is going. Kroger’s new version of this classic reinforces her heart to serve the Global Church with songs to sing over people, while providing a musical balm that challenges, uplifts, encourages, and comforts all who hear.

“What A Wonderful World” is available now.

Chris August shares new music with his single titled “Hotel Bible.” The official lyric video can be viewed below. “Hotel Bible” is available now.

One night after a show I had just gotten back to my hotel room and was looking for the sticky note pad of paper in the room. It turned out to be in the nightstand drawer and sitting right next to it was a bible. In that moment I wondered if that bible had a story outside of what was written in it. If maybe there ever someone who was going through something they couldn’t really get out of and by opening it up and reading some of the stories they were reminded they don’t have to be stuck. Reminded there is hope. I’ve had many of those moments myself so I decided to write about it and ‘Hotel Bible’ is what came out. -August

Hotel Bible – Chris August

After their debut album released in the summer, Local Sound introduce dreamy live versions of some favorites with their new EP ‘Live From The Fairlane’.

Recorded on the rooftop of a hotel in downtown Nashville, the new project features some leaders from Local Sound’s house church movement ‘MyLocal’. Band leader Jared Runion explains how “there was something special about being on a rooftop with our church and singing songs like ‘Time And Time Again’ literally over our city.”

The emotion of this special occasion is palpable on the project as Local Sound lead us with their disarming and inviting genuineness.

Live From The Fairline is available now.

REVERE Portuguese Unscripted present a bilingual version of a song that’s been resonating with churches and houses of prayer all over the world, ‘Digno de Tudo/Worthy Of It All’.

An amazing connection joined two House Of Prayer worship leaders when they met in Nashville, leading them to record the anthemic song of adoration together.

Laura Hackett Park from iHOP Kansas City, USA and Emi Sousa from Florianópolis House of Prayer in Brazil are both familiar with the harp and bowl worship style – where scriptures come alive in songs – which is infused in this version of ‘Digno de Tudo/Worthy Of It All’.

“Digno de Tudo/Worthy Of It All” is available now.

Consumed By Fire releases new music with “Hope Says.” The official acoustic video can be viewed below. “Hope Says” is available now.

Hope Says – Consumed By Fire

Hailing from Birmingham, UK, husband and wife worship leaders Nick and Becky Drake are pioneers of a new all-age worship movement called Worship For Everyone.

They release a new single, ‘Hope’, speaking to young and old hearts alike about the trust we can dare to place in God, even in the midst of our cultural moment. Carrying God’s heart desire to unite His people in corporate worship, Worship For Everyone’s energy and joyful sound are undeniably contagious.

‘Hope’ is a declaration over the Church and a confident statement of faith for listeners and worshipers alike. The new single evolves on a pop soundtrack with elements of rock driven by a spacious and fun guitar line.

As sought-after teachers of the practices and theology of all age worship, Worship For Everyone’s founders Nick and Becky are unveiling a new soundscape for the people of God; one that tells of the life-changing truth of the Gospel through songs that are as approachable as they are innovative. ‘Hope’ continues Worship For Everyone’s legacy, offering a fresh experience of worship for the family of God.

“Hope” is available now.

The second Vineyard Worship single recorded live at their youth event, Dreaming the Impossible, is set to release on 14th October.

The song, titled ‘Running’, is interpreted by songwriters and worship leaders Beth McNeil and Jon Solway. ‘Running’ is a slower and meditative track adorned with strings and spacious voicings that explores the beauty of Jesus’ grace.

Telling the story of the new song, Beth explains that its inspiration came from the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and the amazing picture of the Lord’s heart painted through it. ‘Running’ cleverly links the touching parable told by Jesus to his death a few chapters later, connecting us afresh with God’s life-changing grace.

As the single ends, the recording captures a beautiful moment as the track fades and the crowd sings in simple devotion. Produced by Jonny Bird, Vineyard Worship’s new single follows a first live release from Dreaming the Impossible, this year’s national youth festival which gathered three thousand from all over the UK.

“Running” – Vineyard Worship is available now.

Provident/Sony Music and Steven Curtis Chapman releases his latest album, Still.

The 12-track project offers, in true Chapman fashion, songs of encouragement and hope, especially “Don’t Lose Heart,” which was inspired by Chapman’s own journey through the shallowed valley of grief and loss that he and his family have traveled. The honesty and truth to the upbeat single have quickly connected with listeners – it was the most-added song at radio for three weeks in a row and has already climbed into the top 20 in just four weeks.

Steven Curtis Chapman has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that shaped a generation. With 49 No. 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, winning 59 GMA Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, and selling more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Platinum and Gold albums. Chapman is synonymous with contemporary Christian music, which is one of the many reasons he was honored for his prolific musical career as a BMI Icon Award recipient. He is the first Christian songwriter honoree, joining the elite list of songwriters, including Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Sting, and others who have left an influence on generations of music makers and the music industry.

Still – Steven Curtis Chapman

Tedashii shares new music with his project titled This Time Around 2. The official music video for “Holy Ground” can be viewed below. This Time Around 2 is available now.

Iconic multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith is thrilled to announce his new Christmas EP today. Christmas at Home, coming out October 21^st, features Smith’s entire family participating in the recording, arranging, writing and includes 6 brand new Christmas standards that will awaken the listener’s holiday memories. Among the tracks, there are two instrumental pieces, “The Star” (featuring a haunting vocal line from daughter Whitney Mooring and lush orchestration) and “Christmas at Wildwood” which features Smith’s signature gift and sound for writing melodies on the piano.  Throughout the entire EP, the music and orchestration play like an epic movie soundtrack.

The EP was inspired by the song “ Freeze The Frame” written by Smith and Tony Wood, painting pictures of family moments around the holidays. Lyrics from the Mark Campbell produced song that spoke to Smith include: “Time around the table/And time around the tree/These moments in these rooms tonight/Are everything I dream.” They reminded him so much of his own family life that it quickly led him to the idea of making the EP a family affair, having his daughter Anna Bovi sing on the track and motivated him to bring in his other children and, at the time, 16 grandchildren (recently grown to 17) for the rest of the project.

Other highlights from the EP include the radio single ‘Christmas Is Here’ written by Smith and Bovi, which has memory-inducing lyrics and a chorus of all of his grandchildren, with the orchestral arrangement done by Smith’s son, Tyler.  Another majestic moment was bringing in the 200+ member Brentwood Baptist Choir for “God with God.” The song is a choral and orchestra masterpiece that invokes memories of Smith’s past Christmas anthems, produced, orchestrated, and arranged by David Hamilton.  Listeners will know they’re in for a special experience by the opening instrumental “The Night Before…” which sets the stage perfectly for the Christmas season.

Smith will showcase the songs from the EP (in addition to his other classics) on his upcoming Christmas tour with Amy Grant. Tour dates can be found at MichaelWSmith.com/Tour.

To pre-save Christmas at Home click here

Christmas At Home Tracklist:

1. The Night Before…
2. Christmas Is Here
3. Freeze The Frame
4. The Star
5. God with God
6. Christmas at Wildwood
7. Christmas Is Here (Radio Edit)