Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle was honored last night at the first of a two-show stint at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, where she was presented with an R.I.A.A. Gold plaque for her 2021 hit, “Hold On To Me.” She shared the moment with radio programmers from across the country, as well as representatives from her record label and management company.

Pictured from left to right are Sarah Shinn (Centricity Music) Amanda Hildabrand (WCSG Grand Rapids) Greg Chimento (Centricity Music), Jeremy Louis Fiet (JoyFM St Louis), Robin Amlin (The River Columbus) Todd Amlin (The River Columbus), Tina Louis Blanchard (KLOVE), Julie Washburn (KCMS Seattle), Channah Hanberg (KCMS Seattle), Corey Mann (PulseFM South Bend), Kris Love (Centricity Music), and Chris Hauser.

Matthew West celebrated a milestone couple of days with back-to-back honors from NSAI and ASCAP. Tuesday night (9/20), West was honored with the coveted Songwriter-Artist of the Year Award, following previous winners including Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, and Taylor Swift. Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the NSAI, presented him with the award on the historic Ryman Auditorium stage applauding his accomplishments.

West is notably the first predominantly Christian artist to win the award in over 20 years. Showcasing his latest number one hit, the honoree opened the ceremony to perform a duet version of “Me On Your Mind” with Anne Wilson.

The excitement didn’t stop there – the following night (9/21), the genre hitmaker received seven ASCAP Christian Music Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year for his work on Wilson’s breakout smash “My Jesus,” and recognized for his five most performed cuts: “Look What You’ve Done,” by Tasha Layton, “My Jesus” by Anne Wilson, “Scars in Heaven” by Casting Crowns, “Weary Traveler” by Jordan St Cyr and his own track “What If.” The ceremony, which was held virtually, celebrated the writers and publishers of the most performed Christian songs of the past year. See his acceptance speech HERE and performance HERE.

Today, West announces his upcoming double album MY STORY YOUR GLORY is set for release February 17, 2023. Physical copies are available for pre-order tomorrow HERE. Earlier this month, he released the title track and accompanying music video – watch HERE. The new anthem and project as a whole embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years and the importance of keeping God at the forefront.

“What an honor to receive this award from NSAI! I was humbled to be standing on stage at the Ryman Auditorium being recognized in front of a room full of the best songwriters in the world. I was told this was only the 2nd time in 50 years that my award went to a Christian artist. I am so proud to represent the genre Christian music at this year’s awards.”

“Thank you ASCAP for being such a great partner throughout my career and thank you for these awards! Although I wear many hats, I have always considered myself a songwriter first and foremost. So to receive this recognition among my peers means so much to me. I’ve had the privilege of making my own records as well as writing with some incredible artists over the years. I’m thankful to all of these artists for allowing me to be creative with them! Special thanks to Anne Wilson and Jeff Pardo, my co-writers on the song of the year, ‘My Jesus’. What a ride this has been! Thanks to God for these amazing blessings!”

– Matthew West

The five-time Grammy nominated artist has had a monumental year: his current single “Me On Your Mind” is his most recent number one song, spending 6 weeks atop the Mediabase Christian Airplay chart and gracing the top the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for 5 weeks. It marks West’s 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter. The track is also his fifth consecutive chartopper. Earlier this month, he released his sixth book “The God Who Stays.” The new book is an engaging and thoughtful exploration, balanced with West’s trademark wit and humor, that helps us reconnect to the Biblical truth that God is with us. In his most personal book to date, West was inspired by the dramatic events of 2020 to go on a spiritual journey of rediscovery and revival inspired by the words of his hit song “The God Who Stays.”

West is also among the top nominee earners for the GMA Dove Awards with a total of seven – including Songwriter of the Year. The awards will take place in Nashville, TN on October 18. Additionally, fans can hear him on “The Matthew West Podcast” which has surpassed an impressive 2.5 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The proven storyteller is set to hit the road for the AN EVENING AT THE STORY HOUSE WITH MATTHEW WEST tour which kicks off on November 3. Following the tour, West will return to Franklin, TN for his Come Home for Christmas weekend December 2-4. For dates and ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.

Twelve-time Grammy winner CeCe Winans is preparing to release a new book this fall. Believe For It: Passing On Faith To The Next Generation is available now for pre-order ahead of its November 15 release. Believe For It: Passing On Faith To The Next Generation will mark her first book release in over 10 years. Winans shares the heart behind her new book in detail below.

In it we’ll explore what it means to pass along wisdom and faith to generations to come.

I hope to encourage you through my story and some of the things God has taught me along the way, from growing up a Winans to becoming a gospel singer to getting married to raising two beautiful children of my own to founding a church.

Our God is big and has a heart for all generations to believe in Him and be part of His big story. I pray this book helps you discover new ways of passing on powerful faith to the next generation.

CHILDREN OF EDEN is thrilled to announce that multi-award winning gospel artist, KORYN HAWTHORNE, will be joining the staged concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s Children of Eden in Chicago this October.

KORYN MATTANAH HAWTHORNE is an American gospel singer and actress. Hawthorne was a finalist in season 8 of NBC’s singing competition, The Voice, at the age of 17. After the show, Hawthorne got signed to RCA Inspiration, a division of Sony Music dedicated to gospel music recordings. Her debut studio album, Unstoppable, was released and earned multiple awards nominations. Hawthorne then went on to start a acting career previously appearing on OWN’s “Greenleaf”, as well as BET’s “Kingdom business”. Hawthorne is set to star in the upcoming 2023 Universal Pictures’ “Praise This”.

Koryn will be joining previously announced co-stars, Grammy winner, DAVID PHELPS (Adam/Noah) and internet singing sensation, SAM TSUI (Cain/Japheth).

CHILDREN OF EDEN is a musical freely based on the book of Genesis, with book and score respectively by JOHN CAIRD (Les Mis, Nicholas Nickelby) and STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Wicked, Disney’s Pocahontas). Additional creatives and casting will be announced at a later date. The concert presentation will take place ahead of a full-scaled Broadway aimed production due to mount fall next year. The staged concert presentation will be led by Kyle Hass (Artistic Producer); Derek Van Barham (Director); Nicholas Ranauro (Choreographer); and Justin Kono (Music Director). The event will be produced through a special arrangement between the Chicagoland Theatre Fund and Onesti Entertainment.

Tickets for the concert event start at $45 and can be purchased through www.broadwayinchicago.com.

Songwriter, performing artist, author, and podcaster Mike Donehey is set to release his second book, Grace in the Gray, early next year. Pre-order for the book is available now ahead of its January 17, 2023 release. Donehey shares about the heart behind his new project below.

Grace in the Gray.

It started with a single comment.

“Mike, I can’t believe the way you disagree with people. It isn’t teeming with anger like I’ve come to expect. Your discourse is brimming with compassion and curiosity. I think I’m learning how to argue by watching you.”

Alright. Maybe it wasn’t those exact words. But it was definitely something close to it.

Funny, because I never would have considered myself a gracious debater. I know I didn’t used to be anyway. I used to have to win. All the time, and at all costs.

But perhaps mercy really is beginning to have its way in me, because over the last few years I’ve begun to wonder which is more important. Is it my position? Or is it my posture? Maybe it’s both. Maybe love without truth isn’t love, and truth without love isn’t truth. Maybe disagreement isn’t the sign that something is wrong with my relationships, maybe it’s the evidence that I actually have relationships in the first place. If everyone in my life agrees with me about everything all the time, maybe that’s just a sign that I’ve only really been in a relationship with myself.

Maybe disagreement doesn’t have to be filled with anger, but could be fueled by love.

Honestly, I didn’t think I’d write another book this quickly, but the pandemic changed a lot for everyone didn’t it? For me, it changed my approach. I quickly realized, pecking away my opinions behind the shield of a screen and a block button, I might have been helping myself feel superior, but I wasn’t helping others feel loved. Now, I’m not saying it’s all about feelings, but I wrote this book, because I began to realize how curiosity and kindness have done more to change my heart than a thousand contentious debates ever could. And maybe that’s also true for how we change the world.

Maybe.
Maybe there really is a more loving way.
Maybe.
Come and see.

My new book,
“Grace in the Gray”
A More Loving Way to Disagree
is finished and ready for pre-order.
January 17, 2023
It can’t come soon enough.

In case you missed it, two-time GRAMMY-nominated family band We The Kingdomjoined The Recording Academy’s “Positive Vibes Only” series for a performance of “Miracle Power,” a song off their self-titled sophomore album (out 9.16 via Capitol CMG).

“Miracle Power” is just one of 13 dynamic tracks that journey through a genre-transcending blend of rock, country and gospel, drawing on decades-worth of inspiration and music influences in a way only a multi-generational family band can.

The group’s live show is also a must-see – they’ve sold out their first Ryman Auditorium play with a headline show in November. Additionally, they’re transcending genre norms with a break into AAA radio this Fall.

Acclaimed BEC Recordings artist Tasha Layton is celebrating her second consecutive #1 radio single with “How Far.” Penned by Layton, Keith Everette Smith, Matthew West and AJ Pruis, the powerful ballad currently holds the top position on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart, where it has remained for two consecutive weeks. In addition, “How Far” held the #1 position on Billboard’s Christian AC Indicator chart for the week of September 12.

“How Far” follows Layton’s 2021 chart-topper, “Look What You’ve Done,” which reached #1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart. Both songs are featured on the artist’s debut recording, How Far, released in May, and produced by GRAMMY and Dove Award-winner Keith Everette Smith.

“I have been hearing from so many people who have been touched by the message of ‘How Far,’” said Layton. “They share about how the song has motivated them to reach out to or pray for someone who is running far from ‘home.’ They talk about daughters and sons, or even their own journeys of running from God, only to be reminded that God is pursuing them—that no one can escape God’s love. Others mention how the song helps them know they can make it when they’re struggling because God loves them and will be with them always. I am overwhelmed with gratitude at the way God is using ‘How Far’ to reach hearts and motivate people to show God’s love to those around them.”

This summer, Layton debuted on the iconic Grand Ole Opry, and was featured on the K-LOVE On Demand original series Empty Stage with Andrew Greer. She will be appearing on Danny Gokey’s “Jesus People” Tour, along with special guest Jordan Feliz. Kicking off September 22 in Vienna, Virginia, the tour is slated to stop in 27 cities across the country.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the first round of performing artists for the 53nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr, Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, and Gateway Worship Español ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario and Josh Morales. The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET.

Tickets have sold out for the in-person GMA Dove Awards Nashville event happening October 18th at the Allen Arena. Key partners for this year’s Dove Awards include Christian non-profit Cantinas Arts Foundation, whose mission is to support artists who share their talent and faith through Arts and Media, WieRok Entertainment, dedicated to creating great content for the masses, and Lipscomb University, who is now in its 8th year as venue host for the Dove Awards.

For ways to watch TBN, please visit TBN’s Channel Finder here: http://bit.ly/FIND_TBN

Multi-chart toppers and award-winning superstars Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin were recently announced as co-hosts for this year’s awards.

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.

Renowned worship leader Phil Wickham and Transparent Productions announce his nationwide 2023 Singalong Tour featuring special guests Matt Maher and Leeland Mooring. The 21-city tour will be sponsored by Compassion International. Tickets are on sale now – click here to purchase.

This will be the fourth year that Wickham takes the Singalong Tour out on the road, and this year represents the largest Singalong tour yet with more dates spanning coast-to-coast. As a fan-favorite tour each year, the Fall 2021 tour sold-out 75 percent in advance of the show date. In continuing the momentum, the 2023 tour date for Leesburg, VA sold-out during the pre-sale weekend with other dates selling more than 50 percent of the tickets prior to the public sale.

“I am so excited to announce that Matt Maher and Leeland Mooring will be joining me next year on the 2023 Singalong Tour,” shares Phil Wickham. “ It has been 13 years since we did a tour together, and it will be amazing to get back on the road with these incredible worship leaders and friends!”

The format of this tour is unlike any other, with all three artists on stage for solo and collaborative performances throughout the evening.

Wickham continues, “The idea behind these nights is to simplify and get back to the root of what we’re doing – a family gathering simply to celebrate and share the name of Jesus. It’s about all of us being together.”

The Singalong 2023 tour comes off the heels of Wickham’s wildly successful 2022 nationwide Hymn of Heaven tour, which featured 28 (of 32) sold-out dates across the country. His newest album release, Hymn of Heaven, has seen multiple No. 1 hits with “Battle Belongs” and “House of the Lord,” and his latest radio single “Hymn of Heaven” topped the chart at No. 1 and is still currently holding a Top 10 spot. Hymn of Heaven is his eighth studio album, and it has already amassed more than 415 million streams and more than 150 million video views since its release in 2021.

“It’s been thirteen years since the first time Phil Wickham and I have played live music together, and between then and now, I’ve appreciated his friendship and ongoing commitment to the church,” states Matt Maher. “I’m honored to be a part of Singalong next spring (representing mere mortals a baritone). Phil and Leeland are incredibly gifted and I’m honored to be gathering people together to sing and pray in these cities!”

Additionally Leeland Mooring shares, “We’re getting the band back together! When Phil called me and asked me to be a part of this tour with him and Matt I was ALL IN! Both of these guys have tremendously impacted my walk with Jesus through their songs and their friendship. As songwriters, all three of us know the value of atmosphere that some places have already embedded in them, in the walls, songs. Songs that haven’t yet been sung and life-changing moments in the air. We’re believing that when we gather with expectation and the sound of our voices in worship to God that Heaven will kiss the earth and we’ll never be the same! Wanna come and join us?”

Don’t miss these three incredible worship leaders for this one-of-a-kind tour experience. See below for the complete list of the Singalong 2023 Tour dates for a city near you.

Saturday, 1/21/2023: Temple Church – New Bern, NC
Sunday, 1/22/2023: Relentless Church – Greenville, SC
Friday, 2/3/2023: Southeast Christian Church – Louisville, KY
Saturday, 2/4/2023: Reardon Auditorium – Anderson University – Anderson, IN
Sunday, 2/5/2023: Church on the Rock – St. Louis, MO
Friday, 3/3/2023: Crossroads Church Oakley – Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, 3/4/2023: Elmbrook Church – Milwaukee (Brookfield), WI
Sunday, 3/5/2023: Central Wesleyan Church – Holland, MI
Thursday, 3/23/2023: Cornerstone Chapel – Leesburg, VA
Friday, 3/24/2023: Cornerstone Chapel – Leesburg, VA – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, 3/25/2023: Liberation Church – Richmond, VA
Sunday, 3/26/2023: Fountain of Life Center – Burlington, NJ
Friday, 4/14/2023: First Christian Church – Canton, OH
Saturday, 4/15/2023: Eastern Hills Church – Buffalo (Williamsville), NY
Sunday, 4/16/2023: LCBC Church – Manheim Campus, Manheim, PA
Friday, 5/5/2023: Rocky Mountain Calvary – Colorado Springs, CO
Saturday, 5/6/2023: Calvary Albuquerque – Albuquerque, NM
Sunday, 5/7/2023: Green Acres Baptist – Tyler, TX
Friday, 5/19/2023: Visalia First – Visalia, CA
Saturday, 5/20/2023: Redemption West – San Jose, CA
Sunday, 5/21/2023: TO BE ANNOUNCED