Chart-topping independent musician Josiah Queen released the deluxe edition of The Prodigal. This project includes six “Oasis Coffee Sessions” versions of previously released tracks as well as new songs “Alone With You,” “i need you more,” “love you to death” and “a life worth dying.”
Nominated for two GMA Dove Awards this year including for the acclaimed New Artist of the Year, he has also been named as one of Amazon’s Breakthrough Artists to Watch in 2024. His music and live show connect with his Gen Z peers, which is an underserved market in the CCM genre.
Josiah Queen Release Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Prodigal’
GRAMMY nominee Britt Nicole debuted “Midnight Hour.” The new track was written by Nicole and LAEL and produced by LAEL. You can now stream “Midnight Hour” on all major platforms.
Multi-GRAMMY, AMA, Billboard, and RIAA Platinum Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY, made up of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, ushers in the 2024 holiday season with the release of their highly anticipated “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS (LIVE) THE CINEMATIC CONCERT ALBUM.”
Available today via Curb Records, the collection brings the festive spirit of their annual Christmas tour straight to fans, offering an electrifying performance that captures the heart and joy of their signature holiday show, highlighted by their signature rendition of “Little Drummer Boy.”
The album arrives ahead of their recently announced Fathom Theatrical Concert Event, “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS LIVE: THE CINEMATIC CONCERT EXPERIENCE,” which will make its big-screen debut in theaters nationwide from December 5-12 with more locations added daily. The film is also set to open in Canada, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.
For KING + COUNTRY ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)’ Cinematic Concert Album Out Now
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This limited-time event will bring the unforgettable holiday concert experience to families around the world, offering an immersive, cinematic way to enjoy for KING + COUNTRY’s festive music and high-energy stage show.
Additionally, the duo will hit the road for their A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2024 RESIDENCIES from December 1–20, performing in major cities including Los Angeles (The Peacock Theater), New York (Beacon Theatre), London (Indigo at The O2), and Nashville (Grand Ole Opry House),marking their second concert residency at the legendary venue.
In its fifth consecutive year, the high-octane show that the duo has become known for, will showcase an extraordinary production blending festive visuals and stunning lighting and staging effects. for KING +COUNTRY will also be part of this year’s 15th annual “CMA Country Christmas,” airing on ABC on Tues., Dec. 3, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST.
As an RIAA Platinum-selling act, for KING + COUNTRY’s live shows continue to wow sold-out crowds across the U.S. and internationally, in places like Australia, Germany, and New Zealand.
The duo’s remarkable journey has included chart-topping hits, collaborations with top artists like Dolly Parton, Jordin Sparks, Michael W. Smith, and NEEDTOBREATHE, and the recent success of Joel Smallbone’s directorial debut “UNSUNG HERO,” which grossed over $20 million at the box office in April 2024.
Jordan Smith is beloved for his many gifts — the velvety expanse of his vocals; his emotive songs, one of which was recorded by Celine Dion; and his southern-gentleman humility, evident from his victory on Season 9 of “The Voice” a decade ago. (He remains the highest-selling artist ever to compete on the smash television talent show.) But at his core, he will always be a gospel singer.
Now the accomplished, Harlan, Kentucky native invites listeners to church with a dynamic collection of gospel standards on his first album with Gaither Music Group, The People’s Hymnal, out February 21, 2025, with its pre-order LIVE now. The record, his fifth studio album and sixth overall, comes nine years after releasing Something Beautiful, his acclaimed 2016 David Foster/Stephan Moccio co-produced, pop-leaning debut.
Ahead of the full album release next year, Smith has released today the record’s first single from The People’s Hymnal–a smoldering rendition of “How Great Thou Art.”
“I grew up in a little church in the Appalachian Mountains,” Smith writes in the record’s liner notes. “If there’s a cloth I’ve been cut from, songs like these are the thread. They are my inheritance.”
“How Great Thou Art” finds Smith singing from the heart in a slow-burn setting with a soulful band leaving ample space for him to stretch out vocally. “It set the tone for the album,” he says. “When Tommy [Sims] brought me the arrangement, I couldn’t have dreamed how great it would be — this up-tempo version with long, soaring notes.”
Smith has been praised for his octave-skipping prowess and his pitch-perfect delivery; and within this glorious, modern vintage backdrop he shines majestically. Other album standouts include “The Blood,” “Oh Happy Day,” “What a Friend Medley” and “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”
Jordan Smith Drops New Single Ahead Of Debut Gospel Album
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The People’s Hymnal, out February 21, 2025, is co-produced by guitarist-producer extraordinaire Colin Linden (Lucinda Williams, the McCrary Sisters, also the primary music producer, songwriter and musician for ABC’s hit show Nashville) and Tommy Sims, who co-wrote Eric Clapton’s GRAMMY-winning song, “Change the World” and has worked with everyone from CeCe Winans to Bruce Springsteen.
It is a contemporary gospel, pop-tinged album that showcases the dynamic breadth of Smith’s vocals with a collection of stirring arrangements that are familiar yet reimagined.
Smith first gained national recognition when he won season 9 of the singing competition “The Voice” in 2015. Shortly after, he made history on Billboard’s Christian Charts by being the first artist to hold the top two positions concurrently. Smith’s first album debuted at No. 2 in sales in the iTunes Store.
In 2018, his song “Ashes” was recorded by his idol, Celine Dion, for the Deadpool 2 soundtrack. He has been honored by his hometown as a Kentucky Colonel and named “Kentuckian of the Year.” Recently, Smith placed third in the esteemed American Song Contest.
Track Listing:
Oh Happy Day
How Great Thou Art
I Surrender All
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Lord Unto Me)
Where Could I Go
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
What a Friend Medley (What a Friend We Have in Jesus / ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / Amazing Grace / Will the Circle Be Unbroken)
The People’s Hymn (Precious Lord, Take My Hand / Bridge Over Troubled Water / You’ve Got a Friend )
Christian Music Broadcaster’s Breakout Artist of the Year Seph Schlueter releases “Stay (Gonna Be Okay).” The track is a remix of “Stay” which originally debuted on Schlueter’s Counting My Blessings album earlier this year.
You can currently catch Seph on the ‘United We Worship’ Tour with Danny Gokey, Mac Powell and Tasha Layton running through November 24.
RIAA Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning Katy Nichole releases “When I Fall” today.
After notching three back-to-back No. 1 hits at radio with singles from her record-breaking, Centricity Music debut album, Jesus Changed My Life, “When I Fall” is the first single revealed from her upcoming sophomore album (title and release date TBA). The new song has already become a soundtrack for millions on TikTok and Instagram.
Earlier this year, Nichole began to share cell phone video clips of herself singing the chorus of “When I Fall.”
Hearing how the lyrics and melody that came directly from her own experience of calling out to God from a place of brokenness were resonating and encouraging millions of people on social media (see https://www.tiktok.com/discover/katy-nichole-when-i-fall), she knew that she had to properly record the song and release it to the world. To date, clips of the song have been viewed more than 200 million times on TikTok alone and shared by over 100 thousand other creators on the social platform.
“‘When I Fall’ was a song I wrote out of complete desperation. I just wept at my piano, and I cried out feeling so mentally, spiritually and physically drained,” remembers Nichole. “The words I sang were what I was praying in that moment. So tired of trying to just be OK, I decided to be honest with myself and with God, and God met me exactly where I was.
I felt so much peace bringing all that I am to the feet of Jesus. Whether it be joy or sadness or just my frustration, I knew I could talk to Jesus about anything, and he would love me through it.”
Quoting Psalm 27:7-8, Nichole continues, “This verse reminds me to be persistent and unwavering in my prayer. Because the Lord is listening and in His presence is where I will find everything that I need.”
Produced by GRAMMY-nominated Jeff Pardo, “When I Fall” comes after Nichole’s RIAA Platinum “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” Recording Academy-highlighted “Hold On” and “God Is In This Story” singles all hit the top of radio charts. Along with these songs, the Jesus Changed My Life Deluxe edition of Nichole’s award-winning debut album contains seven additional tracks and four originals, including her hit single, “My God Can (feat. Naomi Raine).”
Katy Nichole Launches Viral Hit “When I Fall;” Lead Single From Sophomore Album
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Singing “When I Fall” along with her No.1 singles and fan favorites on this fall’s recent K-LOVE-sponsored The Awakening Tour with Casting Crowns, Nichole joins NewSong and Micah Tyler for 10 Christmas tour dates next month before launching her 2025 events during Universal Studio’s Rock The Universe Jan. 24, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival.
Her jam-packed schedule next year also includes her first headline tour, a Compassion International-sponsored tour with CAIN, a spring leg of The Awakening Tour and many of the major fairs and Christian festivals during the summer months.
Releasing songs filled with the unabashed honesty and impeccable artistry that have made the 24-year-old one of Christian music’s fastest-rising talents, Nichole has been nominated for an American Music Award, was named the Gospel Music Association’s New Artist of the Year (2023) and received a K-LOVE Fan Award. She was also named a Billboard Chartbreaker and performed twice on both the Grand Ole Opry and FOX & Friends
Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY Award nominee Cory Asbury debuts his cover of the country classic “You’re Still The One.” Today’s release is the latest in a string of covers from Asbury, hinting that a covers project might even be in the works.
“Still the One” was one of the first country songs I ever liked. I was just coming out of the “grunge” scene in my “tween” era, listening to bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains, so the softer tones of Shania’s hit were new to me. Even still, its resonance with my maturing musical palate was undeniable. “Still the One” was, in a way, the gateway drug into the broader country music scene for me. Thank God for Shania. -Asbury
Singer-songwriter Sarah Reeves made her feature film debut in God’s Here, a recently released family drama about faith, forgiveness, and new beginnings. In addition to her onscreen role, she composed the film’s five-song soundtrack. “Plans” is an original song written specifically for God’s Here and that track can now be heard streaming below.
Inspired by a true story and written and directed by Bill McAdams, Jr., God’s Here follows Jack Gilmore (McAdams, Jr.), a decorated firefighter and man of deep faith whose wife and son are killed in a texting-and-driving crash three weeks before Christmas.
In the wake of his loss, Jack is charged with a DUI and required to complete community service, during which he meets a young girl with whom he shares a conflicted and painful past. Meanwhile, as Detective Kent Powers (Kevin Sorbo) investigates the fatal accident, he uncovers a shocking revelation that personally ties him to the case.
Gospel music minister and worship leader, Adelowomi, teams up with Christ Breed in new single titled THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU featuring King Yonder.
There Is None Like You is a powerful worship anthem inspired by moments of awe and gratitude for God’s unmatched greatness. The lyrics reflect a deep expression of His faithfulness, grace, and steadfast love. Collaborating with King Yonder brought a dynamic touch, blending his unique vocals with Christ Breed’s harmonies to create a reflective and uplifting sound.
The central message, “There is none like You, Lord,” is a heartfelt declaration of devotion, inviting listeners into an intimate worship experience. This song reminds us of God’s unending love and power, drawing hearts closer to His presence.
There is None Like You – Adelowomi & Christ Breed Ft. King Yonder
Renowned afro-gospel artist Danzor has released a captivating new single, “SURE,” featuring Hydee Anie’s dynamic vocals. Produced by the talented Jaykeys, this uplifting track is set to resonate with listeners worldwide.
“SURE” is a powerful expression of faith and gratitude, highlighting the unwavering certainty of God’s blessings. With its infectious afrobeat rhythm and soul-stirring lyrics, the song celebrates a life surrounded by divine favor and unshakable hope, delivering a message of encouragement and joy.
Speaking about the track, Danzor said, “’SURE’ is a reminder of how dependable God is. No matter where we go, His blessings follow us. It’s a song to uplift hearts and get people dancing while reflecting on God’s faithfulness.”
This vibrant collaboration with Hydee Anie adds a fresh layer of harmony and emotion, making “SURE” a must-listen for fans of gospel and Afrobeat music alike.
