Melanie Penn will release her sixth studio album, More Alive Vol. 2, on July 15 featuring ten songs. When Penn released More Alive Vol. 1 in 2020, the country was dealing with Covid-19 that led to isolation in homes, fear of the disease and an uncertain future. In 2022, struggles still remain with different issues, but Penn delivers uplifting songs and thoughtful lyrics to share the hope that only God can give.
Today (June 24), Penn premieres her latest new music, “Follow You,” one of the songs on her upcoming release. A music video for the single will be released next month.
Sandra McCracken introduces her new album ‘Light In The Canyon’ recorded live at Laity Lodge in the hill country of Texas. This album compiles some of her most influential church and worship songs, putting a jazz twist on each of them.
‘Light In The Canyon’ has a timeless feel as the songs hold a space in the worship sphere that seems to have been around since the beginning of the genre itself.
For those who have been following Sandra McCracken’s musical journey for so many years, these versions mark where she is at right now, a place of fresh exploration and desire for community.
For new listeners, the artist notes, “this is the side of me that speaks about my heart, my faith, and I am so glad you are here.” Sandra McCracken wanted to craft a memorable project; one that was filled with different musicians’ flair and captured the atmosphere of the recording and its surroundings. ‘Light In The Canyon’ is the musical expression going alongside Sandra McCracken’s recent book ‘Send out your light: The illuminating power of scripture and song.’ The singer-songwriter hopes to invite people to knock at and open a door that they might not have even been looking for through ‘Light In The Canyon’.
“Jean Watson’s version of “Holy Is His Name” is a refreshing, new masterful take on my song that includes aspects of the traditional and the contemporary that lifts the soul and spirit to God in worship.” – Catholic Christian Recording ArtistJohn Michael Talbot, Composer, Author and Founder, General Minister of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity
Soprano vocalist, violinist, speaker and author Jean Watson to release breathtaking ten track faith-based classical cross-over album “Home” on Friday June 24th.
The uplifting testimonial of ”Home”is undeniable.
“Home” showcases Jean’s exquisite, unmistakable Soprano voice and her soul-stirring Celtic infused violin performances. The album is produced by music veteran Billy Smiley at Shadowlands Music, Franklin, Tennessee.
The ten track “Home” features inspiring Christian songs including “The Joy of the Lord”, “Nothing But the Blood” and “This is my Father’s World”. Jean’s recording of ”Holy Is His Name” has been endorsed by the writer himself, one of the world’s most admired Catholic Christian recording artists, John Michael Talbot. The intimate “Psalm 51” is written by Jean Watson and her daughter Kat Watson, who is the also featured vocalist on the track. The title track “Home” is vulnerably beautiful and is also written by Jean. The album closes with the epic “Nella Fantasia”(“In My Fantasy”) based on the theme from the film ‘The Mission’ (1986).
Jean elaborates,
“Listening to “Home” is like reading a page from my personal journal. It was written out of a place of tremendous personal vulnerability. In fact, the original title was going to be “Close to Home” because the songs hit themes which many can relate to – finding joy in the midst of pain, dealing with shame and regret from the past, growing in faith, and having hope in humanity. Though the album is disarmingly honest in its approach, it’s not the least bit “sad”. The overarching theme of the album is finding joy and contentment in all circumstances.”
Jean has been the keynote speaker at conferences all over the world and inspires audiences to live a lifestyle of worship regardless of outward circumstances. She connects with the listener at a heart level through her testimony and through fresh perspectives from the Word of God. Jean completed her first book, “Everything Can Change in Forty Days”published by Seedbed Publishers.
She is in high demand as a conference speaker and frequently ministers as a spokesperson for Prison Fellowship International.
Jean hosts a weekly radio program on United Christian Broadcasting Ireland and plays violin with the Kalamazoo Symphony.
21-year-old Nichole created “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” from words in her prayer journal that were written in the midst of a global health crisis and in response to her own story of suffering, hope and healing. She suffered for years with scoliosis before a new doctor took out the metal rods that had been placed in her back and her spine miraculously went straight, no longer giving her pain.
Award-winning singer/songwriter J. Douglas Wright releases “Getting Started” to Christian country-formatted radio outlets today. The single, recorded pre-pandemic in 2020, features Wright’s mother, Kitty Wright, who passed away in 2021, and shares a message of God’s many promises.
“Mama can be heard singing, shouting, whistling and laughing on the song,” Wright points out. “She was a young 88 years old when the song was recorded and she is doing these things and more from Heaven today.”
With references to Jeremiah 1:5, Joshua 1:9 and Psalm 23:4, the song also reflects on God’s perspective on time, as found in 2 Peter 3:8, which says, “Do not forget this one thing, with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like a day.”
“When we see our lives through His eyes,” Wright says, “we realize that even if we spend one hundred years on this earth, this is closer to one tenth of a day to God.”
“Getting Started” is from Wright’s album titled “Breathing Fire Like Dragons,” which was nominated in 2020 for best Christian album by the Independent Music Awards (IMA). Wright took home Christian Artist of the Year in 2020 from the International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA). Through the years, Wright, who originally is from Asheville, N.C., and currently lives in Georgia, has won multiple awards as an artist and songwriter, including being named the Grand Prize Winning Songwriter by the International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
Wright’s music is rooted in modern and classic rock styles with the themes of faith, following Christ’s example of unconditional love and recognizing the gifts God gives us daily as recurring messages in his music.
Brandon “Swaff” Swafford produced “Getting Started” for Wright’s Mama’s Hippopotamus Music label. Swafford and Wright co-wrote the single, which was recorded at The Delivery Room in Villa Rica, Georgia.
Recording together is a family activity for the Wrights. “Getting Started” is the second single featuring Wright’s mother. The first, “Mama’s Faith,” reached No. 3 on the Christian Music Weekly Country Christian Chart and No. 1 on the Christian Radio Chart (CRC). Wright’s sister, Constance, is also a vocalist on “Getting Started.”
Shanachie Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of “Love Letter” the first single from Anthony Nelson & The Overcomers’ inaugural single from Anthony’s forthcoming and yet untitled release due in Fall 2022. Written by Anthony and Shanzel Willis and produced by Anthony with Desmin Gore, “Love Letter” is a beautiful soaring expression of gratitude for the Lord’s blessings.
“Love Letter is a ballad and humble gesture of admiration to our Lord and Savior,” Anthony says. “Nostalgically speaking, love letters were a great way to show someone that you really loved and cherished them. In this technological age, we’ve kind of departed from the simple yet beautiful practice of writing a love letter. Hopefully, this song can help rekindle the art of spending more time with THE Lord and expressing love from the tablets of our hearts to Christ Jesus, who deserves it all.”
Anthony Nelson is a rising gospel star who as an independent artist scored a Top 5 Billboard Gospel chart hit with “Deeper” and Top 10 successes with such singles as “Everyday” and “Undeserved.” This success is remarkable given that Anthony just began recording in 2015. Signed to Shanachie Entertainment in early 2022, Anthony is now poised to rise to the next level.
Anthony Nelson was born in Louisiana, where he still lives today, to music-loving parents. His mother and grandmother both were noted gospel vocalists at Mount Bethel, B.C., in Carville, Louisiana; his mother was choir director there and ministered through song throughout Southern Louisiana. Having completed B.S. and M.S. degrees from Southern University, A & M College and LSU, Anthony initially did not envision a career in gospel but in dealing with grief following the death of his beloved parents, he was called by the Lord to pursue composing and performing gospel music. Aside from his radio success, his hit single “Deeper,” was featured multiple weeks on prominent televangelist, author, actress and Gospel singer Dr. Juanita Bynum’s popular “Live at 3 With Me” radio show. Now Anthony is working on completing his first full-length album, knowing for the first time that he will have the benefit of a label partner to bring his music to a wider audience.
“Not only is Anthony a wonderful singer but he is an exemplary new-generation gospel artist stretching musical boundaries to find new ways to deliver a gospel message,” says Shanachie General Manager Randall Grass. “We are very excited to be working with such a compelling new talent.”
Singer/songwriter Petrina Pacheco releases “I’m Not Her Anymore” to Christian country-formatted radio outlets today. The song, co-written by Pacheco and John Chisum, was produced by Chris Springer for iNOV8 Productions Inc. A full album is set to be released later in 2022 on Second Chance Music label.
Pacheco’s music reflects her personal story of God rescuing her from brokenness, addiction and years of domestic violence, a message of hope she wants others to hear.
“At the age of 33, I walked into a church service and God stepped in and intervened in my life,” Pacheco recalls. “He saved me and set me free from every addiction that held me bound. I became a new creation, completely transformed and, for the first time, my life had true joy in my heart and peace in my soul.”
In the years since, God has blessed Pacheco with a family and a new mission. Pacheco and her husband, James, have founded several outreach ministries to help others who are broken, addicted or lost.
“Sharing my testimony and the Gospel of Jesus Christ with anyone and everyone who will listen is my mission now,” she says.
A native of Kiln, Mississippi, Pacheco’s parents raised the musician and her three siblings in the church and have always been her role models, she says. As a young adult, Pacheco says she naively set out in the world searching for a dream life. Unfortunately, her life took some bad turns before that Divine Intervention when she was in her early 30s. Now, she says, she hopes to be role models for others as her parents continue to be for her.
“I’m Not Her Anymore” is literally a reflection of what Pacheco is today.
Prolific singer-songwriter Juan Winans unveils two new songs for Black Music Month. Winans drops a hot new track, “Tell That” (featuring Mr. Talkbox), available on all digital platforms today. Simultaneously, he will release a special tribute to Father’s debuting “ALWAYS” only on the Juan Winans YouTube channel.
Bold and original, Winans brings Gospel and culture together on this new track, where he showcases both his singing and rapping skills. Perfectly timed for the start of summer, the hype beat and lyrics are instantly uplifting and an ideal mood-setter. “Tell That” is the quintessential summer anthem.
Alongside the digital release of “Tell That,” Winans will also drop a heartfelt and personal video for the song “ALWAYS” on his YouTube channel. Starting with a sweet message from his daughter, “ALWAYS” is a gorgeous ballad that narrates a father’s constant and enduring love. The video will premiere on Friday, June 17 on Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell and Willie Moore Jr. Show at 10:00 am EST then will be available exclusively on Winans’ YouTube channel.
On the heels of Winans’ previous two number one songs, both new songs advance his full-length album “Legacy,” slated for a summer release date on Dare Records. Creating fresh and innovative music is the game plan for Winans on the forthcoming project, which incorporates a bevy of guest artists Toby Mac, Jor’Dan Armstrong, Eric Dawkins, Paco Walls, Greg Cox, Lisa Kimmey Winans, and Marvin Winans.
NonnyPitas is out with both audio and visual to her most anticipated single titled “YOU TOO MUCH”.
Chinomso Marilyn Peters also know as Nonnypitas is a gospel singer, songwriter, and a recording artist from Aniocha north local government area of delta state, Nigeria.
An inspiring worship leader with the mandate of drawing souls to Christ through music.
The song “YOU TOO MUCH” was written in 2011 after a Divine encounter with the holy ghost, a song of appreciation to God and a solemn declaration of the goodness of God and unending love in our lives.
The song was produced by awarding producer; TKEYZ, mixed and mastered by Roland Joel archy while the video was directed by Amachree Superstar for TWC studios.
