[Music] When I Say Yes – Jason Gray
Jason Gray releases new music with “When I Say Yes.” The official audio video can be viewed below. “When I Say Yes” is available now.
[Music] Build A Boat (Acoustic Version) – Colton Dixon
Colton Dixon releases a brand new song titled “Build A Boat (Acoustic).” Watch the official visualizer in action down below! The acoustic rendition of “Build A Boat” is out now.
Build A Boat (Acoustic Version) – Colton Dixon
[Download] The Goodness Of The Lord – Jimmy D Psalmist
Accomplished music minister, Jimmy D Psalmist releases a brand new music video for his song, “The Goodness Of The Lord” to mark his birthday (August 25th).
The song is off his recently released fifth album titled “Jesus Reigns” (Live) and it features music minstrel, Peterson Okopi.
The Bible defines God’s goodness in two ways. One has to do with His character; the other focuses on His actions. Psalm 119:68 captures both when it says of God: “You are good and You do what is good…” The first half of that verse focuses on the fact that God is by nature good. That is, He is “morally excellent, extraordinarily beautiful, deeply glad, and extravagantly bountiful.” But since this is God we’re talking about, this goodness ascribed to Him is raised to the highest possible levels.
Think about it: God is the original definition of good. He is good in and of Himself. For us, goodness is an added quality. But it comes naturally for Him. God is not just the greatest of beings; He is the Best.
Soak up the lyrics of this song and bask in the goodness of the Lord.
“The Lord is good to all and His tender mercies are over all his works.” – Psalms 145:9
Watch “The Goodness Of The Lord – Jimmy D Psalmist“ Video Below;
Naomi Raine Joins Sadie Robertson On The WHOA That’s Good Podcast
GRAMMY-winning songwriter and artist Naomi Raine joins Live Original’s Sadie Robertson on the WHOA That’s Good Podcast to share her personal music and faith journey, how she overcame seasons of difficulty, important life lessons she learned in culinary school, her new album ‘Journey’ and more.
Listen to the full episode, here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/
Naomi Raine shares the following on WHOA That’s Good:
- The advice 16x GRAMMY-winner Kirk Franklin gave her about her faith and music career
- The duality of being a worship leader and a creative artist
- Being diagnosed with vocal cord polyps and how she overcame it
- How she became 100% vulnerable and transparent with her shame and personal struggles to create her ‘Journey’ album
Naomi is one of the gospel genre’s leading songwriters and part of the GRAMMY-winning collective Maverick City Music. Her recently released solo album ‘Journey’ was No. 3 on Apple Music’s R&B and Christian charts, and her song “Jireh” (Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music) is currently nominated for Song of the Year at the 53rd Annual Dove Awards. Naomi is set to announce a debut live worship record, which she recorded in front of a live audience in New York City last Friday (8.19). For more information on Naomi Raine, visit naomirainemusic.com.
Ellie Holcomb Set To Release A Children’s Christmas Book
Renowned singer-songwriter and best-selling author, Ellie Holcomb, will be releasing her third children’s book, Sounding Joy, will be available on September 20th (B&H Kids/B&H Publishing Group).
The Christmas book explores the question of what joy sounds like as the reader travels through beautiful Christmastime scenes in the illustrated board book. The illustrator for Sounding Joy is Laura Ramos. Holcomb’s sweet and lovely celebration of Christmas encourages each reader, young and old, to lift up their voice and repeat the sounding joy! Click here to pre-order Sounding Joy.
“This book is an invitation into the magic, joy, and hope of Christmas,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “It invites all of us, from one to 92, to be kids again, to gather with the ones we love, and to lift up our voices to sing the songs of hope we have because of the Christmas story. I hope amidst the bustle and busyness and fun of the Christmas season, this book creates a moment for families, to ponder the beauty and hope of Christmas that always gives us a reason to sing.”
In addition to her book, Holcomb will also release an accompanying EP, Sing: Christmas Songs, featuring classic and original Christmas songs. Sing: Christmas Songs is inspired by the song “Joy to the World,” and it’s an invitation to sing about the hope we have because God put skin on and moved into the neighborhood.
“We were singing ‘Joy to the World’ last Christmas, and got to the line, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy,” Holcomb recalls. “It got me thinking, what does joy sound like, and what does it mean for us to repeat it? I had so much fun thinking about all the sounds I associate with joy, and remembered my most favorite story of all in the process, the Christmas story that whispers and sings over and over again that we are not alone, that Love always comes to find us, and that hope is alive in the person of Jesus. This is a story and a light that we get to sing and share, we get to go tell it on the mountains.”
Sounding Joy is Holcomb’s third children’s board book exploring questions that spark children’s curiosity. Her two best-selling children’s books through B&H Publishing Group (Don’t Forget to Remember, 2020 and Who Sang the First Song, 2018) spent several months on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) juvenile bestseller list and was a finalist for the Christian Book of the Year in the children’s category (for Who Sang the First Song). Last year, she released her first devotional book, Fighting Words – 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness, which also spent several months on the ECPA bestseller list for all Christian books.
GFM Announce Additional Fall Tour Dates
Vibrant girl group GFM is gearing up for an extensive Fall tour alongside hard rock heavyweights FOZZY with support from No Resolve. The tour is in support of the band’s Rockfest Records 2022 debut EP “Framing My Perception.” The long run of shows starts in Columbus, OH on September 8th with a pit stop for a massive appearance at Blue Ridge Rock Festival on September 11th. The tour continues with a string of headlining home-state shows in Florida then treks throughout the midwest and east coast until October 10th in Virginia Beach, VA. The band is thrilled to hit the road to show off their sing-along melodies, signature matching outfits, flying cupcakes, and unforgettable stage presence.
“We’re so excited to be heading back out on the road with Fozzy! We’ve heard it’s extremely rare for a band to go out a second time with them, so we’re very honored to be given this opportunity!” – Maggie, Vocalist of GFM
GFM (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) is not your average teenage girl band, these three metalhead sisters are heavy and loud, and triumphantly taking on the stage with a genre of their own, which they have penned BEAUTYCORE. Formed by the English sisters Maggie (Bass and Vocals), CJ (Guitar), and Lulu (Drums) in Jacksonville, FL, GFM is a band set to break boundaries. They’re bringing life back to rock and metal and giving heavy music fans of all ages a space to thrive.
The sisters’ musical journey began in 2016 when they worked on their first album Identity Crisis with producers Jake Jones and Justin Forshaw (We as Human). In 2017, the girls went on their first U.S. tour and the demand was so strong for GFM that they went out again the following year on another U.S. tour, finishing out the season with their first trip to Germany for the Loud & Proud Fest where the band was met with thousands of loving fans. GFM’s live show is unmatched as the trio comes alive through iconic wardrobe designs and unparalleled charisma. They have shared the stage with artists such as Motionless In White, Breaking Benjamin, Demon Hunter, A Day To Remember, Disturbed, Halestorm, Chelsea Grin, and more.
2020 marked the iconic release of their most beloved EP to date: “Operation Take Over” and the unveiling of their “Bones” live video. Throughout the last couple of years, word of mouth has created major buzz for their song, “Give Me A Sign,” which has reached 519k streams and they have a total of 2 million overall streams on Spotify.
As a band of faith, they hope to encourage listeners to keep fighting as they are not alone. GFM’s song “Taking Over” was #1 on the Christian Music Weekly Charts for 4 weeks in a row. Their song, “Graveyard of Identities” was #6 on Billboard Christian Rock Charts. Their song “On the Inside” was #9 on the Billboard Christian Rock Charts.
In 2022 the band was discovered by wrestling phenomenon and rock royalty Chris Jericho. This led GFM to their next chapter – a personal invitation from Jericho to join Fozzy on a nationwide tour. With new music hitting the airwaves including their “Framing My Perception” EP and a national Fall Tour on their itinerary, “operation: take over” is in full effect.
Fall 2022 GFM Tour Dates:
- Sep 08 Columbus, OH
- Sep 09 Louisville, KY
- Sep 10 Flint, MI
- Sep 11 Blue Ridge Rock Festival
- Sep 12 Grand Rapids, MI
- Sept 15 Bloomington, IL
- Sept 16 Hobart, IN
- Sept 17 Milwaukee, WI
- Sept 18 Cincinnati, OH
- Sept 19 Charlottesville, VA
- Sept 23 Tampa, FL *
- Sep 24 Sanford, FL *
- Sep 25 Jacksonville, FL *
- Sep 29 Charlotte, NC
- Sep 30 Richmond VA
- Oct 01 Baltimore, MD
- Oct 02 Syracuse, NY
- Oct 03 New Bedford, MA
- Oct 05 Clifton, NJ *
- Oct 06 Harrisburg, PA *
- Oct 07 Poughkeepsie, NY *
- Oct 08 Albany, NY
- Oct 09 Philadelphia, PA
- Oct 10 Virginia Beach, VA
*No Resolve and GFM
Talia Daniels Releases Debut Radio Single “Have Your Way”
Talia Daniels is set to release her debut single, “Have Your Way,” to Christian AC and gospel-formatted radio outlets today. A video for the upbeat song, which was written by Daniels and produced by Wade Starns at Gat3, is available below.
“’Have You Way’ is my declaration and song of encouragement to all those who have been walking through a season of unrest, confusion, longing and any other ‘ing’ where you feel a bit abandoned by God,” Daniels shares. “I wrote this song as I was reflecting on, not only the goodness of God, but His matchless grace towards me. ‘Have Your Way’ was written from a position of having been delivered, which was a far cry from where I had been.”
After struggling through an abusive marriage, Daniels found herself a single mother after relocating from Brooklyn, N.Y., to Gaffney, S.C. Though God led her to a life-changing church family, Daniels says she lamented her loneliness and missing out on a loving marriage. After surrendering her life situation to God, she met her future husband during a random stop by a post office.
“Not only had God heard my cry, but He fulfilled my desire even better then I every could,” says Daniels. “God sent an encourager, a protector and a listener. I now have a house full of joy and laughter.”
Daniels, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, and grew up in New York, was raised in a home where the Word of God and fellowship were the focal point of daily living. Her family’s love of music and encouragement fostered Daniels’ dream of being a songwriter and singer. Daniels has been trained in and performed numerous genres of music, including contemporary Christian, gospel, jazz and opera.
For the past 10 years, Daniels has served as the contemporary worship leader at First Baptist Church Gaffney in Gaffney, S.C.
“I pray that the music I write and perform will make a lasting mark on all who hear it,” says Daniels.
Daniels signed with McLaughlin Music Group for management this month.
Keyondra Lockett Announces ‘Cornerstone’ Track List
Keyondra Lockett is bringing NEW MUSIC to fans! Lockett outlined the track list for her upcoming album, “Cornerstone” set to release September 2.
The gospel royalty singer-songwriter continues to serve her growing fan base through her label Bella Dawn Music and MNRK Music – Nashville indie distribution division, Indie Blue Digital Distribution.
Spanning 11 songs, Keyondra Lockett – Cornerstone track list includes:
1. Amen
2. Liar
3. Count My Blessings
4. Heaven
5. You Your Love
6. Championed
7. Championed Me (reloaded)
8. It’s Working
9. It’s Working (reloaded)
10. Cornerstone
11. Made A Way
The aptly titled “Cornerstone” gives us one of those rare glimpses of the talented Keyondra Lockett. The Shreveport, Louisiana native beloved gospel artist fully embraces her creative side penning every song on the fresh album – sure to give her fans a worship and praise experience as the previous releases.
The much-anticipated third studio album from Keyondra Lockett is a testament of the singer’s gifted songwriting skills and unique vocal style.
“Cornerstone” is a glorious mix of gospel treats with soulful beats, life-changing lyrics, including heavenly ballads. The album includes “Amen,” a beautifully written and arranged ballad co-produced by Trent Phillips with string arrangement by Roy Cotton that could easily be featured on a movie soundtrack. The perfect song subtly builds from one piano key to an arrangement of a ballad reminiscent of the classics. The song with Trent Phillips on piano adds the right combination to this masterfully body of work.
“Liar,” the lead single from the album,” produced by hitmaker Jeshua “Tedy P” Williams and written by BMI Award winning songwriter Keyondra Lockett delivers a smooth groove with powerful lyrics and a ‘must-have’ in your playlist. The infectious song resonates with music lovers everywhere, as the song soars on the Billboard charts.
The name of the album, “Cornerstone,” says the award-winning artist comes from understanding that everything needs a strong foundation to stand upon. “In biblical times, a cornerstone was used as the foundation and standard a building was constructed. Once in place, the rest of the building would conform to the angles and size of the cornerstone. And, if removed, the entire structure could collapse. I titled the album, Cornerstone” because you have to have a strong foundation to be resilient.”
“Count My Blessings” is a finger-popping feel good soundtrack on the album and delivers a message of hope that God will sustain you wherever you go.
“Heaven” speaks to the hope that we will see our loved ones again. The song lives up to its heavenly message with a smooth and jazzy vibe, richly mixed with the talented singer’s polished vocals.
“You Your Love,” reconfirms, God will not change his mind about you and that his love is consistent. The flow of the track from chords to lyrics blend harmonious together.
In the track, “It’s Working,” Keyondra shares about growing up modestly yet always knowing things will work out for good. The slow, and ‘bouncy’ rhythmic track puts you in a reflective state of gratitude.
“Cornerstone” the track sharing the same name as the album is a triumphant song that uplifts and inspires – a sure ‘masterpiece.’ The inspiring track with its selective choice of chords, “Made A Way” ignites the human spirit in a way that reassures us to never give up.
With the added bonuses of “Championed Me” and “It’s Working” remixes, the album is a beautiful combination of music offerings. “I am very excited about this album. It is filled with such powerful songs that need to be heard around the world. I believe some amazing testimonies will be shared after people listen to this project,” Lockett says.
“Cornerstone” delivers fresh melodies and arrangements from multiple chart-topping independent recording artist Keyondra Lockett, one of today’s great vocalists.
[Music] Story – Bimitan
The United Kingdom-based artiste – Bimitan returns with the release of her new single titled – “Story” – a brand new Afrobeat hit gospel song.
The song tells a story of the ultimate power of God and how it is the safest place one can ever be, hence the alternate title “For Your Hand”.
Bimitan is a Christian singer/songwriter who believes music is powerful enough to connect and move the soul. Coming from a family that loves music, she has been singing since the age of five (5). Now she writes songs hoping to express and share her faith and creativity with the world.
She has previously released singles such as: Breathe, Our Help, Halleluyah & Altar.
Story – Bimitan
[Download] Everything Is Well – Ebiere Mesiyamusic
Amazing gospel singer, Ebiere Mesiyamusic raises an altar of worship in commemoration of her birthday and declares “Everything Is Well.”
The song talks about the assurance of all-round divine protection that we have because God is our home, our secret place and dwelling place.
Ebiere references Acts 17:28 in buttress of the inspiration behind the song; “In God I live and move and have my being and because God is my home, my dwelling place and my hiding place then Everything is Well.”
This masterpiece is from her sophomore EP project.