Renowned for their impassioned interpretations of timeless hymns and classic songs of faith, 11-time GMA Dove Award-winning vocal trio Selah is celebrating 25 years in Christian music with the release of two highly anticipated full-length recordings this fall.

Adding to an unparalleled discography showcasing Selah’s signature take on some of the most popular Inspirational songs of all time, Greatest Hymns Vol. 3 bows October 14 alongside At This Table: A Christmas Album. Both projects—releasing via the group’s label, 3Cre8tive—will be available exclusively at national retail with various singles slated for digital release.

Greatest Hymns Vol. 3
Selah’s third Greatest Hymns compilation delivers 13 piano-driven arrangements of genre-spanning favorites. Produced by Jason Kyle Saetveit, the album features such Sunday morning standards as “Blessed Assurance” and “Oh, How I Love Jesus”; an emotive new rendition of the iconic Imperials/Russ Taff anthem “Praise The Lord”; and the “Twila Paris Medley,” a tribute to one of Christian music’s seminal worship singer/songwriters. The project’s forthcoming single, “Put Your Hand In The Hand,” a rootsy, blues-infused cover of the 1970s pop-gospel classic, is slated to hit streaming platforms September 30.

“I am so excited about both projects we’re releasing this year, but the hymns album is especially close to my heart,” shares Selah’s Allan Hall. “It harkens back to the spirit of our very first album, Be Still My Soul, which was filled with hymns and classics set to simple piano/vocal arrangements. We wanted to involve our fans in selecting the songs this time around, so after receiving thousands of responses with many wonderful suggestions, we narrowed it down to the most requested songs and got to work. I’m pleased with how the project has turned out, and I truly hope our fans enjoy it. This album was made for them with much thought, care, and love.”

At This Table: A Christmas Album
Continuing a milestone year, Selah is also set to release At This Table: A Christmas Album October 14—their first new holiday recording since the 2002 classic Rose Of Bethlehem. Showcasing a range of modern and traditional songs of the season, the 10-song set was produced by Jason Kyle Saetveit and Chris Bevins. The lushly orchestrated title-cut—co-penned and originally recorded by stage and screen star Idina Menzel—encapsulates the album’s theme, welcoming listeners into a poignantly reflective Christmas collection. The song will be available on streaming platforms November 4.

“I first heard ‘At This Table’ in a coffee shop and it stopped me in my tracks,” remembers Selah’s Amy Perry. “It so resonated with me because I’m from a large family with several siblings adopted through the foster care system—and now my own family is on a foster care journey as well. No family sees eye-to-eye all the time, but my parents were adamant that no matter the differences, their home and hearts were always open to us. That’s a picture of how Jesus feels about us, too. No matter the circumstance, we are always welcome at His table.”

Additional highlights of At This Table include the sacred carols “Away In A Manger (Sweet Melody)”; “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”; and “The First Noel,” as well as such contemporary Christmas tracks as “The Night That Love Was Born” and “Mary Had A Little Lamb.”

Selah – 25 Years
Since the release of their watershed debut, Be Still My Soul, Selah has become one of the most beloved groups in Christian music with more than 750 million streams and over 4 million albums sold. The trio’s genre-spanning renditions of cherished hymns and Inspirational classics, as well as their signature originals, have been beacons of hope and healing to listeners around the world for 25 years.

“There have been many highlights in our career so far, including performing at Carnegie Hall; singing at the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon after September 11, 2001; making our debut on the Grand Ole Opry; and headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium,” says Selah’s Todd Smith. “However, the stories of how God has spoken to others through our music mean the most to us.”

“We received a letter from a lady recounting a dark moment when she felt she had nothing to live for and was on the verge of ending her life with a handful of pills,” Smith shares. “She cried out to God and said, ‘Jesus, if You are there and if You care, will You show me?’ Her clock-radio alarm suddenly switched on, tuned to a Christian radio station she’d never listened to. Our song ‘Press On’ was playing. ‘When the valley is deep/When the mountain is steep/When the body is weary…In Jesus’ name, we press on…We find the strength to press on.’ In that moment she put down the pills. I’m so grateful that God has used us in His story for the past 25 years.”

Selah’s iconic anthems include “You Raise Me Up,” “Press On,” “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” and the multi-week #1 hit, “You Amaze Us,” among numerous others. Comprised of Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry, the group has garnered 11 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards—including seven Inspirational Album of the Year trophies—two Gold-certified albums, and eight #1 singles to date.

for KING & COUNTRY brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone join Country Faith Radio with Hillary Scott in studio to share their inspiring journey. From their youth in Australia, to overcoming family hardship upon arrival in the States, the duo recalls impactful life experiences that influenced collaborations with Dolly Parton and Hillary Scott. Listen to the episode in full anytime on-demand at apple.co/_CountryFaith. 

Joel Reveals His Family is Working on a Film About His Parents Migration Story
We’ve been doing a deep dive because not only has mom written an autobiographical book from her perspective, called Behind the Lights, we’ve actually put together a documentary, but we’re also working on a feature film of our parents’ epic, tragic, faith-filled migration from Australia to the United States in the early ’90s. So it’s a ’90 film. It’s all the chaos of the ’90s. It’s the chaos of Australians getting dropped into not just America, but into the American South. So we’ve been working with screenwriters and producers. We’re going into production in October. So, got offers out to actors and the whole thing. The clincher is that I’m actually going to play dad in the film. So, talk about a family enmeshment. And for those of you who don’t know again, our dad is, he’s the silent third member of for KING & COUNTRY. He owns the band with Luke and I. He’s our manager and has got 50 years of musical experience under his belt, both in Australia and the United States.

Joel Shares His Family’s Migration Story from Australia to the US
We were wee lads, but Dad was a promoter in Australia. He’s always been a bit of a salesman, marketing, promoter type. So he’d bring over Amy Grant and Stryper and White Heart and Petra, the whole thing. Our first memories were looking at vinyl records, going to shows, and that’s where really we fell in love with music. Well, he lost a half a million dollars on a tour that went sideways. It’s a small music industry in America, but it’s even smaller in Australia, so he was disgraced. Came to America with mom, six kids, one on the way, in the early ’90s to start over again. We did whatever we could to put food back on the table as a family. It really knit us together as a family. We also would circle up and we would just pray for everything. We didn’t have a car, we didn’t have furniture, we didn’t have insurance. We just saw God miraculously bring all of these things to fruition. It was an incredible walk of faith. That’s really what launched our sister, Rebecca St. James, into music. Dad needed cheap labor. He saw he had five sons. We became the crew on the road, and really, again, that’s where Luke and I respectively fell in love with music behind the scenes.

Hillary Scott Discusses Growing Up Traveling on a Tour Bus with Her Parents
Because of my story, because of my mom and dad moving to Nashville from their hometowns, my mom’s career taking off. I was driver side, bottom bunk. Kindergarten and first grade, I was homeschooled. Lived on the bus. But it’s so amazing to sit here with two individuals that have that shared experience because it’s just been such an interesting head scratcher when I would talk to friends. Like, “what was it like for you in Kindergarten?” And I was like, “Well, I lived on a bus.” And it’s just such a fascinating, very unconventional way to grow up. My parents ended up touring as a backing band with Reba [McEntire] from the time I was five or six to 13. So those years weren’t the same for me with traveling touring wise. But you don’t forget it. And I feel like it imprints on your heart and on your creative being.

Renowned singer, songwriter and worship leader Phil Wickham achieves his third consecutive No. 1 as “Hymn of Heaven” crests the summit of both Billboard’s National Christian Audience chart and the Mediabase Christian AC chart for the week of 8/29. The milestone follows chart-topping hits “Battle Belongs” and “House of the Lord,” both of which led five different Christian charts for multiple weeks. All three songs hail from Wickham’s eighth studio effort, Hymn of Heaven.

“It’s amazing to see ‘Hymn of Heaven’ hit No. 1 at Christian radio this week! What a joy and honor it is to carry songs like these that are so full of life and hope in Jesus,” Wickham says of the reverent single he co-penned with Brian Johnson, Bill Johnson and Chris Davenport. “Thanks to everyone who has been listening and singing along, and thanks to all of the radio stations for partnering with me and playing this song over the radio waves!”

The sacred “Hymn of Heaven” is the title-cut of Wickham’s latest album, which has amassed more than 350 million streams in the U.S. alone and remains a top-selling release since it bowed in 2021. Moreover, additional selections from the project, “Battle Belongs” and “House of the Lord,” continue to hold steady in the Top 15 of CCLI’s Top 100. Earlier this year, in support of the record, Wickham launched a 32-city tour, which spawned a record number of sold-out shows and saw more than 75,000 people in attendance.

Hymn of Heaven and Wickham were further honored with six nominations for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards, including nods for Song of the Year (“House of the Lord”), Songwriter of the Year (Artist), Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (“House of the Lord”), Worship Recorded Song of the Year (“Hymn of Heaven”) and Worship Album of the Year (Hymn of Heaven). Wickham also received an additional nomination for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year as a writer on “I’ve Got Joy,” recorded by CeCe Winans. This year’s Dove Awards ceremony, hosted by Chris Tomlin and Erica Campbell, is set to take place at Nashville’s Allen Arena on Oct. 18, 2022, and will air exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Oct. 21, 2022, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST.

This fall, the So Cal native will debut his first devotional in partnership with K-LOVE Books, On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer, on Sept. 27, 2022. Fans who pre-order the title HERE can reserve their spot to attend Wickham’s virtual launch party.

Wickham will cap the year with select “BEHOLD CHRISTMAS NIGHTS,” alongside special guest Anne Wilson, and is slated to reprise his popular “Singalong Tour” in 2023.

Stream Hymn of Heaven across all platforms HERE.

The Awakening Foundation is proud to announce a  Night of Worship & Ministry featuring Bethel Music x Brooke Ligertwood. Coming to The Fisher Center at Belmont University on Friday, October 21, tickets for this powerful night of music will go on sale this Friday, September 16 at 10am CT. Visit AwakeningFoundation.com for tickets.

Attendees will experience an evening of amazing worship with Bethel Music’s Brian & Jenn Johnson, Josh Baldwin, and John Wilds with very special guest Brooke Ligertwood. Tickets start at only $25.75 and are expected to sell quickly for this limited-capacity event. Click HERE for more information.

“Bethel Music is more than a collective of musicians, it’s a worship movement, and we are thrilled to be part of bringing that movement to the Music City this October,” shares Curtis Pinkerton, Director of Marketing, Awakening Events.

The Bethel Music team adds, “We’re excited to announce that we are teaming up with our good friend, Brooke Ligertwood, for a special Night of Worship and Ministry on Friday, October 21st at the stunning Fisher Center in Nashville. Brian & Jenn Johnson along with Josh Baldwin and John Wilds will be with us. Join us as we go after the presence of God together with friends and family.”

Red Street Records announces that label co-founder, songwriter, and producer Don Koch has received yet another GMA Dove Award nomination. Koch is recognized for writing “Child Of The King,” which he co-wrote with Dave Clark and Joseph Hadebank, who also recorded the song, nominated for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for the upcoming 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards.

In his illustrious career, Koch has won six GMA Dove Awards: Song Of The Year (1994, “In Christ Alone”), Inspirational Recorded Song Of The Year (1993 and 2006, “In Christ Alone”; 1999, “Adonai”), and Inspirational Album Of The Year (1994’s The Season Of Love by 4Him; 1993’s Generation To Generation by Benson Family of Artists).

Don Koch shares, “I am very excited to be nominated alongside two other amazing songwriters, Dave Clark and Joseph Habedank. It is an honor to share this nomination with them.”

While Don Koch currently serves as Executive VP of Creative (A&R/Publishing) at Red Street Records, which he co-founded with Jay DeMarcus, he is currently fighting a battle against cancer. Koch was celebrated last month for his 36+ years of work in the industry at a benefit held in his honor at The Bluebird Cafe. Artists such as Charles Billingsley, Greg Long, Jody McBrayer, and many others attended to share their fondest Don Koch songs and stories. Find out more about how you can help HERE.

Eclectic, award-winning world-pop group and the Netherlands-based band Trinity released Trinity Street globally earlier this year (June 17) from The Fuel Music.

The all new Trinity Street EP is available now at digital and streaming outlets everywhere via https://slinky.to/TrinityStreet and features the party-ready title track, a Mumford & Sons cover of “Awake My Soul” and three more original songs inspired by the green pastures of Ireland.

“Sometimes songs you write come right back at you like a boomerang… “Don’t be Scared” is one of them. I was stressed out about safety issues ‘round my home when this song came back from the mixer. As you might know, we live in a vibrant, and sometimes rough, neighborhood of Amsterdam. We had started all over by selling our house and moving to this project to live amongst homeless moms who are being sheltered with their kids. At the same time the war in Ukraine broke out. The world was dreading the moves of scared and angry presidents on the global chess board. Climate issues are knocking at the door. More and more people are alone. Lonely and afraid we pull back unto islands where we think we are safe… But fear creeps in anyway. At least in my case it did. And then I heard this song. About second chances. About enough love. About hope. And I smiled again.” – Trinity’s Elbert Smelt

Today (Sept 9), the group shares the official music video for “Don’t Be Scared,” which can be viewed below.

Don’t Be Scared – Trinity

Nigerian Gospel artist, EMMANUEL COSMOS has released the official visuals for his trending single “I Live For You”.

He describes this new single as a powerful praise/worship song that would serve as a worship anthem for the world. He is one of those few artist that sing great kingdom songs with freshness and fire. “I LIVE FOR YOU” is a song that is recorded to bless the lives of believers and their souls.

Watch “Emmanuel Cosmos” Video Below;

Gospel singer/songwriter, Anita Barth scores yet another number with “The Way,” a follow-up single to her spirit-stirring Easter record, “Messiah.” The new single available today on digital platforms is accompanied by a music video.

According to Anita, The Way speaks about the most authentic pathway to a place of peace and serenity where all needs, wants and yearnings are met – JESUS. It’s s a fresh sonic of levitation for the expectant soul and burdened mind to cast all cares at the feet of the Almighty God and enter a place of rest – in the name of Jesus.

“Jesus is The Way, The truth and life” Anita Barth affirms in the uplifting, comforting song in testament to God’s Goodness. “If you want peace? If you want hope? If you want Joy?, Jesus is The Way”

The new single is produced, mixed, and mastered by Songs of Grace, while the video was directed by TeeWhyOnTop. 

Watch “The Way – Anita Barth” Video Below;

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Leading music group Mr M & Revelation returns with another powerful praise song ‘Praise Love Songs’. This single comes just after their power ministration at the just concluded The African Praise Experience.  The Group have consistently released songs that have massively blessed lives. 

This powerful song will empower you into another realm of praise. Like David said, I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.

Encounter Jesus as you praise. 

Watch “Praise Love Songs – Mr M & Revelation” Video Below;

“There are times when you are overwhelmed with the challenges of life, and in disbelief how you overcame each. You can genuinely look back on your life and wonder how did I get here? Only you can truly say God has been SO GOOD!

“When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” – Psalm 126:1-3.

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness through all generations!” – Psalm 89:1

“This song – SO GOOD, is a testament to God’s unfailing love and goodness overflowing towards us. He daily loads us all with benefits we did not even ask for! He has been extremely good to me. It is outstanding!

“For so many people, you can relate, and can definitely say it has been God all the way and He has been SO GOOD! As we sing and dance like David, begin the journey, recount all His manifold blessings and thank Him with a truly grateful heart!

“For me, He is SO GOOD! I owe Him everything! Has God been SO GOOD to you? What are you waiting for? Testify!” – Kome Udu

The song was produced by Evans Ogboi for Simplicity Records.

Listen & Download “So Good – Kome Udu” Below

ABOUT THE ARTISTE

Kome is a uniquely gifted inspirational songwriter whose songs are solely built on the Word of God.

With over 25 years of leading Praise and Worship in various church settings both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, she is currently, a Worship Lead at Winners Church Dartford, London.

Kome, is an Anointed Worshipper with a powerful vocal who has written well over 200 songs. She released her debut album titled “Spirit Overflow” May 27th , 2018 and followed by a Christmas Single with Video Lyrics, titled: “Christ Is Born”, which was released 23rd November 2018. Kome released “Breaking Limits” single in 2020.

Her depth and intimacy with God can be seen and felt when she leads worship, ushering people into the presence of God, which countless have come to embrace well with proof of testimonies.

Kome, believes just like the bible says in John 4:24, “God is Spirit and those who worship Him MUST worship Him in Spirit and in truth.”

The truth is the word of God, so the most empowering form of Praise and Worship is when people sing God’s word back to Him. This is what Kome’s ministration is all about.

Kome’s firm belief is “God shapes us through life difficulties into who He wants us to be”. Hence, her Music helps people to find comfort in the Word of God when going through life challenges.

Her purpose is to inspire a New Generation of True Worshippers that worship God from the depths of their hearts in Spirit and in truth even in the face of trials.