Fast rising and multi-talented gospel singer Nessa delivers a new single titled “No Damages“.
Nessa who has had a collaboration with one of Eezee Concept signee GUC in a song titled “Holy Spirit” which is still blessing lives, and she has ministered on same stage with great arts like Chioma Jesus, Nathaniel Bassey, Bishop Empraiz, Late Preye Omayuku, Prinx Emmanuel.
Sharing the inspiration behind the song, the songstress said “A lot of people have been in moments when they felt unseen, unheard, alone. Moments when they’ve questioned who they were, because of what they’ve experienced in that moment.
This song speaks to the one who ever doubted their usefulness to God, it speaks to the one who feels they may never match up. This song speaks to the one, who, like the Samaritan woman, felt they are lonely and so are alone.
Jesus wants me to tell you, that you may feel lonely, but you are never Alone!
Every phase that you go through, every tear, every emotion, He knows. Nothing is too broken that He cannot fix, and fix it, like it was never once broken. Nothing is too bad that He has not made good, and nothing is too old, that He cannot make new. There are “No Damages” with Him, in Him and for Him”.
“No Damages” was produced by the phenomenal Kkardiak (Sammy Hart)
Daywind Music Group, home to top Gospel labels Daywind Records and New Day Records and upstart mainstream bluegrass label Billy Blue Records, is relaunching Thoroughbred Records, a bluegrass Gospel label with historic ties to the genre. Thoroughbred’s first signing is Chosen Road which debuts with a brand-new upcoming album titled Appalachian Christmas featuring the veteran group along with several artist friends including Selah, Point of Grace, and more.
Thoroughbred Records emerged in 1995 as a premier outlet for bluegrass Gospel music. Thoroughbred was home to the incomparable Lewis Family, Hall of Famers in both the bluegrass and Gospel genres, from 1995 until shortly before their retirement in 2009. The Easter Brothers, a Mt. Airy, NC, mainstay in the genre featuring brothers Edd, Russell, and James Easter, followed and were later joined by Chigger Hill Boys and Terri, who joined the label in 2003. Along with these tremendous artists, the label directed attention to the Gospel side of bluegrass during the period of tremendous resurgence of the bluegrass genre following the release of the blockbuster movie, O Brother Where Art Thou through its two-volume collection of Bluegrass Gospel music, O Lord How Great Thou Art, which featured cuts from artists including Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Bluegrass Cardinals, Alison Kraus, Ricky Skaggs, and many more. Thoroughbred culminated its successful initial run with an audio and video collaboration featuring Jeff and Sheri Easter, the Lewis Family, and the Easter Brothers aptly titled We are Family.
In 2018, Daywind Music Group formed Billy Blue Records, a boutique mainstream bluegrass label under the direction of veteran industry creative Jerry Salley. The highly successful label includes Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (recently retired), Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Donna Ulisse, Jason Barie, Appalachian Road Show, Authentic Unlimited, and more, and is home to multi-artists projects like IBMA Award winner Country Faith Bluegrass and Grammy nominee Gonna Sing Gonna Shout. The relaunching of Thoroughbred Records fits nicely with Daywind Music Group’s move into the bluegrass genre and will give Chosen Road and other strictly bluegrass Gospel artists their own label home.
A&R and Creative Director of Thoroughbred Records/Billy Blue Records, Jerry Salley, commented, “Christian Hearts with a Musicians’ Mind – that’s what I’m reminded of when I think of The Chosen Road. Over the years of getting to know this band and it’s founder, Jonathan Buckner, I have been impressed not only with their musical ability, but also their hearts for the God they serve and sing about. I am very excited to launch Thoroughbred Records, our new, all-Bluegrass-Gospel label with such a sincere and exciting group”.
Jonathan Buckner of Chosen Road adds, “As a band, we couldn’t be more excited about the re-launch of Thoroughbred Records, and the opportunity to be a part of the Daywind family. Thoroughbred Records has a rich history in bluegrass and roots gospel music. We grew up listening to the legendary artists that once called Thoroughbred home. We’re honored to become a part of that legacy. Daywind has made such a positive impact on the world through Gospel music, and that is why Chosen Road exists. We look forward to bringing hope through some exciting new music to audiences and listeners very soon.”
Thoroughbred Records will be distributed to Christian retail through New Day Christian Distributors.
GRAMMY-winning vocal powerhouse Naomi Raine releases ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions’ via TRIBL Records. The LP re-imagines six songs from her stellar solo album ‘Journey,’ released in July, and features her most vulnerable songwriting yet as she tackles issues such as marriage, motherhood, mental health and more with 100% authenticity. On the intimate ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions’ LP, Naomi strips these songs down to their core, showcasing her innate ability to effectively portray faith through hardship in her music. Listen to ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions,’ here: orcd.co/journeyacoustic
“‘Journey’ has been the soundtrack of my life,” says Naomi. “These songs are so special to me that I just couldn’t let it go. So, I decided to sing a few of the songs from a different space and present you with a stripped down version of ‘Journey.’ I hope this project pulls you just a little further down the road I’ve traveled with Jesus, and I pray it inspires you and your journey with Him too!
Raine is a GRAMMY, Billboard Music, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist. On ‘Journey’ (7.8), Naomi plays with sounds of pop, R&B and more as she explores the most difficult events of her life while leaning on her faith, persevering through her struggles with God’s help. On ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions,’ Naomi strips away the musical elements that filled ‘Journey,’ leaning into her relatable lyrics and powerhouse vocals and putting her universally relatable messages at the forefront.
Naomi will perform two songs on Fox & Friends this Saturday (10.8). Tune-in via your local Fox station at 9 AM ET. She’ll also make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Nashville’s historic stage on Saturday, October 29. Her song “Jireh,” which she wrote for Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, is nominated for “Song Of The Year” at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, which will air Friday, October 21st at 8 PM ET. For more information on all things Naomi Raine, visit naomirainemusic.com.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan releases the official lyric video for his latest single titled “Something Worth Singing About.” The new single impacted Christian radio earlier this summer (Aug 26). “Something Worth Singing About” is available now.
This is Sheridan’s first release as the flagship artist for newly announced Amplo Records. Launching his career in 2018 with the critically acclaimed full-length Broken With You, Sheridan—a National Guard veteran—is a prolific songwriter and emotive recording artist drawing inspiration from his personal journey of overcoming profound adversity and loss.
American Idol’s Colton Dixon will host a live YouTube Q&A tomorrow, October 5th, at 11am ET, to premiere the official studio acoustic performance video for his No. 1 hit track “Build A Boat.” Fans who miss the live premier can tune in on Dixon’s YouTube channel to catch it all.
Also coming up, Dixon can’t wait to make his OPRY debut when he hits the famous stage on October 21st. Tickets are available here, or fans can catch the performance live on WSM650AM and WSMONLINE.com.
Build A Boat – Colton Dixon
“Build A Boat” is quickly becoming one of the biggest success stories of Dixon’s career with incredible increases in streams and spins each week. Currently spending its second week at No. 1 on the Billboard’s AC Indicator chart, rising to No. 4 on Billboard’s AC Monitored chart, and jumping three spots to No. 6 on the Billboard National Christian Audience chart, the track is showing no signs of slowing down.
PEOPLE.com exclusively premiered the studio performance video for “Build A Boat” recently, which also launched Dixon’s partnership with Mercy Ships and the Build A Boat campaign. Designed to raise awareness, support and inspire fans to volunteer abroad with Mercy Ships, fans can go to www.coltondixon.com/buildaboat to watch the story and learn more about how they can “go, send, or share” to make a difference.
Singer-songwriter Katy Weirich will debut her new music video for the single “Blue Jay” on October 4th.
To launch the new video, there will be an online premiere through Vevo at 2:00 pm ET, with Weirich participating in a chat box with fans as the video goes live for the first time and answering any questions for her viewers. In conjunction with this event, Vevo has added “Blue Jay” at No. 2 on their Praise & Worship playlist.
The “Blue Jay” music video was directed and filmed by Nathan Rocky and assisted by Robby Klein. In the video, Weirich chose to wear a dress from Alice Andrew Designs collection. It’s a dress with a vintage US military parachute skirt that dates back to the 1940’s – 1950s.
Blue Jay – Katy Weirich
The song “Blue Jay” is from her current EP, Out of the Blue, and the song carries a deep message of Weirich’s struggles with severe postpartum depression and anxiety. It was during the recovery of her medical issues, that she began to see blue jays at the times she needed them and it signified to her that it was a hug from God. A tangible reminder that He was right there beside her and He would not leave her.
“This song will forever hold so much depth and meaning for me,” said Weirich. “It’s almost like a musical time capsule because it re-lives some very vulnerable struggles I’ve faced in my life, but also the victory and healing I experienced through the power, love and grace of Jesus Christ. I’m praying for those same victories in the lives of each person who listens to this song, and I hope it serves as a forever reminder to all of us that we are never alone in whatever hardships come our way. He is with us through them all.”
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner, multi-GMA Dove Award winner, and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Zach Williams shares the official music video for “Jesus’ Fault” featuring Walker Hayes. The track is off his recently released and anticipated 15-track project, which is available courtesy of Sony Music/ Provident Entertainment. Listen HERE.
Williams will see his collaboration with fellow platinum-selling country star Walker Hayes hit national country television today. The highly-anticipated official music video for Williams’ “Jesus’ Fault feat. Walker Hayes” makes its TV debut on CMT and CMT Music. The country twinged single comes from Williams’ first album in three years, A Hundred Highways, which was released to critical praise just this past week.
The video for “Jesus’ Fault (feat. Walker Hayes)” airs October 4th on CMT at 6:42am, 7:42am, and 8:39am (EST). CMT Music will be airing the video 8 times throughout the day starting at 6:32am (EST). In addition to the premiere, CMT has given Williams their coveted Times Square billboard, where “Jesus’ Fault (feat. Walker Hayes)” will be played to the “crossroads of the world” at 12 pm and 5 pm (EST).
Jesus’ Fault – Zach Williams Feat. Walker Hayes
A Hundred Highways is Williams’ faith on full display from beginning to end, with each song built on his unchanging love for Jesus. “This record feels more like me than anything else I’ve done,” Williams shares. “It’s the most ‘Zach’ record I’ve made. I wasn’t concerned about if it fits in any certain pocket, I just wrote about my life experiences and the things I’m feeling and living.”
Along with “There Was Jesus,” Williams is also sharing many of his new songs on his current headlining tour. Running through November 20, the Zach Williams Fall ’22 Tour is visiting 36 major markets such as New York City, Colorado Springs, Baton Rouge, Phoenix, and Austin. Additionally, for VIP ticket holders and in partnership with the Salvation Army, for every VIP ticket sold a food box will be given to a family in need in the community, providing enough meals to feed a family of four for an entire week. The Salvation Army partnership will continue through the holidays when he embarks on his I Don’t Want Christmas To End Tour, which runs through December.
Click HERE to find out more and for tickets to both tours, which are on sale now.
GRAMMY-nominated worship leader Cody Carnes shares the official live video for “Good To Be Loved” featuring Natalie Grant. He released his first-ever live recorded album, God is Good!, last week (Sept 30).
The 12-track album was captured this summer during a special two-night worship event at Belonging Co. in Nashville.
“I am so excited to be releasing my first live album,” shares Cody Carnes. “This night ended up being one of the best nights of my life.. so many of my favorite people worshipping together in one room. These moments are full of the joy and hope of Jesus.. they are a celebration of the goodness of God. I’m praying you also experience that when you listen!”’
Good To Be Loved – Cody Carnes Feat. Natalie Grant
Seven-time Stellar Award winner and 2x Grammy-nominated recording artist, VaShawn Mitchell, will be conducting a live recording for his newest album, “Chapter X” at Sound Board at Motor City Casino Hotel on Monday, October 31 at 7pm. This album embarks on the journey of “newness” with a new sound and energy that his fans are going to love!
When asked about this new chapter, Mitchell says, “I’m excited to be in the creative space again to write, sing and produce music that will live in the hearts of listeners around the world. These songs will encourage, empower and uplift both now and for generations to come.”
“Newness”, as he defines, is “an overall recharge from the inside out”. He’s embarked on a new health and wellness plan, he’s exploring new fashion as well as a new sound in his music. “I want my fans to get ready for something completely different and unexpected from me.” After the death of his grandmother, Mitchell admits to falling into a deep depression. “She was my rock…my everything” he says. Now having grieved the loss of one of his greatest heroes, he knows his fans have missed him, and he is excited to launch this new chapter in the great City of Detroit!
Special guests include:
Donnie McClurkin – 3x Grammy Award winner, 2 BET Award Winner and Soul Train Award Winner
Award-winning, American-Israeli artist Joshua Aaron recently released the first album in history to be recorded live at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. The record, “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” includes the first released version of the Hebrew-translated, chart-topping, Elevation Worship and Kari Jobe song “The Blessing.”
Inspired by scriptures John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:9-13 and Mark 12:28-31, “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” tells the story of a Jewish Savior who came to die, but rose again. The album was recorded on a night when Jerusalem believers gathered from all over Israel and the nations to sing songs of hope in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
“After well over two years of planning, preparing, and rehearsing, nothing could hold us back from singing GOD’s praises at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem! Not COVID, not even threats of terrorism just a few hundred meters away at the Damascus Gate,” Joshua Aaron said. “We felt supernaturally protected that night knowing we were safely held in the hands of the Almighty (and with ten Israeli soldiers patrolling outside the Garden Tomb Gate!).”
The “us” Joshua Aaron is referring to includes collaborations with his long-time friend and world-renown middle eastern instrumentalist, Yaron Cherniak, five-time Dove Award winner Aaron Shust and Israel’s own darling worship leader, Shilo Ben Hod. The artist wrote 7 of the 13 songs on “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” with Aaron Shust, Jesse Reeves (How Great is Our God), Krissy Nordhoff, Jamie Hilsden and more. Joshua Aaron and team have already received beautiful responses from listeners around the globe.
“My hope is that you will be blessed as you hear these songs recorded LIVE that memorable evening,” Joshua Aaron said. “In the midst of the chaos around the world, I pray you see Yeshua, the Risen Savior, Messiah, King of all, and feel the sense of reality that He was, He is and He soon will come again. Amen.”
