Acclaimed Christian vocal group The Ball Brothers are returning today from Romania and Ukraine, where they brought much-needed food supplies to Revival Baptist Church in Vizhnitsa, Ukraine, which is currently housing more than 100 displaced citizens. Using Cluj-Napoca, Romania, as a homebase, The Ball Brothers helped purchase and pack fresh produce, canned goods, flour, beans, rice, sugar, coffee and tea before traveling to Vizhnitsa in two cargo vans.

Along with delivering food items and spending time with Ukrainian families, The Ball Brothers provided special music for the church’s Orthodox Easter Sunday service. The group returned to Cluj-Napoca before departing home to the United States today.

“We went to Ukraine because we were invited by a local pastor who needed help housing and feeding more than 100 people,” said Daniel Ball. “We wanted to use the influence we have been given to help shine a light on some of the specific needs many Ukrainians have right now, as most of those who have been displaced from their homes haven’t left the country. After we arrived at the church, we helped hand out the supplies and had a chance to pray with many who were staying there. We then asked what else we could do for them. They began bringing us photos of their missing family members and a paper with handwritten names and numbers. I will never forget that.”

“My first mission trip was to Romania nearly 26 years ago,” said Andrew Ball. “Initially we had talked of returning to Romania to help Ukrainian refugees there, but the plan changed when we were contacted by those with needs on the southwestern side of Ukraine. We felt God was leading us to go and we couldn’t say no. Besides hearing testimonies of many of the refugees’ escapes, we shared another experience I’ll always remember. When we were able to sing for the church, most of those listening could not understand us. However, through an interpreter after the service, several Ukrainians told us that they could feel every note and every single word in their heart while we sang.”

Andrew and Daniel Ball first traveled to Romania in 1996, helping to deliver supplies to missionaries and orphanages. Since then, the brothers have returned to Romania five times, working with local churches, missionaries and NGOs.

Mixed Bag Entertainment just signed the hottest new gospel hip hop artist to hit the industry, “Miz Tiffany”. Miz Tiffany, hailing from Jackson, MS, is notably “the state’s first multi-award-winning Christian Hip Hop Artist” (Source: The Hype Magazine). In 2019, she made history as the first-ever female solo rap artist to receive an official Stellar Gospel Music Award nomination for Rap / Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year.

Miz Tiffany is an active Voting Member of The Recording Academy|GRAMMYs, Gospel Music Association|Dove Awards, and a registered Songwriter|Composer|Performer at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Her artistry and musical releases have been Grammy-considered in several categories for the 61st, 62nd, and 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Her single, “I’m Souled” peaked twice at number 13 on Digital Radio Tracker’s Global Top 50 Gospel Airplay Chart as well as number 56 on the DRT Top 150 Independent Airplay Chart. She has shared the stage and various platforms with renowned artists including Tamar Braxton, Deitrick Haddon, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell, Canton Jones, Jekalyn Carr, Uncle Reece, Jor’Dan Armstrong, Emcee N.I.C.E., Brian Courtney Wilson, JJ Hairston, and among many others.

In addition to her music, modeling and books she’s written, Miz Tiffany also holds a budding career in acting. Since 2010, she has landed featured roles on both cable and network television. She played a farmer on Season 2 of Queen Sugar, and earned a core featured role on Season 4 of Fox’s Empire as Shyne’s children’s mother. She is the first female Gospel Rap artist in history to perform on the legendary Dr. Bobby Jones Presents television showcase, and the first Gospel rapper to be awarded and honored during Jackson Music Awards 40th Annual Mississippi Gospel Music awards as “Mississippi Spotlight Artist of the Year” and a “Woman in Gospel, Making Things Happen.”

When asked about Mixed Bag’s new artist, A&R Director Da’ T.R.U.T.H. states, “I believe Miz Tiffany is one of the most important female voices of our generation. I believe the transparency, storytelling, wisdom and truth displayed in her music will help set a generation free.” Mixed Bag Entertainment CEO Gary Crockett concurs with “Miz Tiffany is the next best thing.  She has a great foundation, forged with rich tradition and tinged with cultural awareness.  She has a certain vibrance and authenticity that can’t be bought.  Mixed Bag Entertainment is ecstatic to bring her to prominence.” Mixed Bag Entertainment is known within the industry for its work with notable names including Joshua Rogers (BET Sunday Best Season 5 Winner), and Virtue.

Singer/songwriter, and newest Centricity Music artist, Katy Nichole, hits No. 1 for the first time this week with “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” on both Billboard’s Christian Airplay and AC Indicator charts. “Making history, the song reaches the Christian Airplay penthouse in its 12th week, completing the quickest jaunt to No. 1 for a female artist’s first entry in the chart’s 19-year history,” notes Billboard. The viral debut single also continues its sixth week atop the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart while topping the iTunes Christian & Gospel Songs chart for 12 consecutive weeks.

With over 70 events added to her calendar since the release of “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” Nichole will be featured at Alive Fest 2022 (July 15) along with Skillet and more, Unite At The Cross Music Festival (July 16) with We Are Messengers and others, SoulFest (Aug. 6) with Crowder, Colton Dixon, etc., and Rock The Smokies (Aug. 27) with TobyMac and Newsboys. She also has additional solo events over the next couple months, as well as concerts with Big Daddy Weave and Zach Williams. All the latest tour details can be found at https://katynichole.com/.

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. See an inspiring visual story of her going from bedridden to where she is at today at www.instagram.com/p/CcOQDlxvobh.

Now, well over 150 million people across a wide variety of backgrounds around the world have heard the “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” chorus. Nearly eight million have seen video of Katy listening to her song on radio for the first time (TikTok / Facebook) while over two million have watched her first concept music video on YouTube. Thousands more are sharing the song along with their own heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, stories on TikTok as the viral track continues to circle the globe. Katy has also released a piano version of the song.

While her first single is a worshipful anthem ready-made for roomfuls of people to sing, it only reveals one facet of this multidimensional artist who is working on her debut EP to release in June, again drawing from her journal and well of life experiences.

Kierre Bjorn, an international Worship Leader, Artist, and Songwriter, releases today his new single “Little Seed” featuring the Grammy Award winning Naomi Raine (Maverick City Music). Using lyrics such as, “From the very beginning, you were sowing and planting. You saw the forest and the tree, the wood that would hold a king,” the track is steeped in intention and begs the listener to pause, breathe, and reflect.

Speaking on the new single, Kierre says: “God planted a seed with the achieved intention of saving us from sin and death. All the ails of this world, from COVID-19 to war — from racism to cancer….God saw it ALL. So a decision was made. The blood of Yeshua would run down a tree, spilling over into the lineages of all people groups, giving an invitation into the family of God and victory. Death’s sting is a mirage and every grave that contains the earthly body of his children is a doorway, not a final resting place. There is a hope that cannot be shaken or changed. The price was paid. Thank you Jesus for the cross.”

Kierre has recorded and toured with many chart topping Christian artists like Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Elevation worship, Will Reagan & United Pursuit, and more. Collaboration is a passion for him as he is also an accomplished Songwriter in the Christian music industry having written songs for artists like Common Hymnal, Housefires, Maverick City Music, Bri Babineaux and a host of others. Kierre’s musical influences span across all genres of music like pop, R&B, jazz, classical, Gospel, CCM, country, and alternative.

With a diverse background in the arts, Kierre has been in numerous stage shows and has performed off-broadway as well as the Kennedy Center. He has served as a board member for youth/teens for the National Black Theater Festival and has performed numerous stage shows with that same company since he was 12 years old. Kierre studied music business with a concentration in classical voice at Winston Salem State University. He gratefully serves on the executive board of worship for the Full Gospel Baptist Church International Fellowship and has been part of the organization since 2007.

At 12 years old, he learned what it meant to be a worship leader and he’s never looked back. It was there in his childhood that his love for diversity and multicultural/multiethnic worship was birthed. Today, he stands firm on Biblical justice and remains committed to being an active participant in the reconciling of the church. With the release of “Little Seed” and more to come, Kierre continues to cement himself as one to watch for the rest of 2022 and beyond. Stay tuned for more music on its way.

Tribl Records & Maverick City offers new single dubbed Canvas & Clay [King of My Heart] feat. DOE & Jonathan Traylor.

“Canvas & Clay [King of My Heart]” was written by Pat Barrett, Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin. It is from Tribl Records’ newest album, ‘Tribl Nights Anthologies’ releasing April 29th, 2022.

Tribl Nights Anthologies is a series of covered songs with inspired worship moments and new songs featuring traditional Gospel and CCM artists who would otherwise never meet in a room.

Tribl Nights Anthologies includes TRIBL artists, Maverick City Music, JJ Hairston, Jekalyn Carr, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, DOE, Melvin Crispell III, Amanda Cook and more TRIBL family and friends, coming together for this live worship series in Summer of 2021.

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LYRICS

Verse 1
In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breath
When I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay

Chorus
You make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your name

Verse 2
There’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly now
I know nothing has
been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay

Bridge
When I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
I know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay

Tag
You’re never gonna let
You’re never gonna let me down
You’re not finished with me yet
You’re not finished with me yet
You’re not finished with me yet

Aaron Cole releases new music his single titled “Hard Times.” The official audio can be heard below.

“Hard Times” is available now.

 Worship leader and songwriter Amanda Cook releases new music with her single titled “Where The War Ends.” The official lyric video can be viewed below. “Where the War Ends” is available now.

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GRAMMY®, Dove Award and two-time K-LOVE Fan Award winner Mandisa’sOvercomer: The Remixes EP is now available across all DSPs. Lyric videos for each of the four tracks featured on the EP have also released, all of which can be seen by clicking song titles in the full track listing below:

• “Out of the Dark (Petey Martin Remix)“
• “Overcomer (Julie and Ruslan Remix)”
• “Comeback Kid (HYMN Remix)”
•  “Bleed The Same (feat. TobyMac) (Neon Feather Remix)“

Mandisa’s latest book, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God’s Joy released last month. Featuring a song for every chapter, Mandisa curated a book playlist on Spotify that is accessbile HERE. She discussed the personal memoir for the first time on television on “Good Morning America,” followed by an appearance onGMA3, an exclusive excerpt onPEOPLE.com, and chats with popular podcasts including Annie F. Down’s That Sounds Fun andFaith & Calling with Paula Faris.

Overcomer: The Remixes is available now.

Mission House release a new live dual single from their upcoming album. ‘Behold/Never See The End’ revisits the two songs in the context of a room full of friends, delighting in music and the presence of the Lord during a live recording in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The deluxe single carries Mission House’s soulful and organic folk, exhibiting the sensitivity and distinctive of the only female duo in the worship music sphere. ‘Behold’ was written by Mission House’s Taylor Leonhardt a few years ago inspired by the apostle John’s dream. in Revelation 21:5, “Behold, I am making all things new.” She started dreaming in turn of what this reality would look like. Poets, storytellers, artists, and songwriters have been exploring suffering for as long as we’ve known it, and when Mission House started playing the song people would approach them with stories of loss, abuse, grief, and addiction. Yet, these stories of heartbreak also spoke of healing, hope, and resurrection.

Mission House’s prayer is that ‘Behold’ would inspire us to believe a little more in the resurrection, not only in the distant future but here and now. ‘Never See The End’ drives this message home through the lens of God’s eternal and enduring goodness. Written by Jess Ray, the second single was built on her mother’s contagious testimony and seeks to communicate the beauty of trusting in Jesus’s endless good Nature. With their new live deluxe single, Mission House remind their listeners that when we can’t count on anything else, we can count on God’s promise to be present through it all and to make all things new.

American Idol favorite Colton Dixon is releasing his first new music of the year today, with the pop anthem, “Build a Boat” (Atlantic). Written by Dixon along with co-writers and producers Pete Becker, Mikey Gormley, Johan Lindbrant and Seth Mosley, the track, along with a lyric video, is available at all DSPs today and will impact Christian radio on June 10.

“’Build a Boat’ is an anthem for anyone willing to stand up or step out for what they believe in,” Dixon says. “Just as Noah stepped out to construct an ark in the middle of a drought, faith can look a little crazy sometimes. I hope this song encourages you to go beyond what’s comfortable to experience the reward waiting on the other side of crazy faith.”

“Build a Boat” is Dixon’s latest single since signing with Atlantic records in 2020 and releasing his self-titled EP containing the No. 1 hits “Miracles,” “Devil Is A Liar,” and his 2021 single, “Made To Fly.”