Curb | Word Entertainment and Black River Entertainment are proud to announce Black River Christian’s Hannah Kerr will join the Curb | Word Entertainment roster. Brian Thiele also joins Curb | Word Entertainment as VP, Christian Promotion while Jeri Cooper is upped to SVP, Christian Promotion. Both Jen Allen and Samantha Evangelista continue in their respective roles as National Director, Promotion and Coordinator, National Promotion.

“We welcome Hannah to the Curb | Word family,” shares Mike Curb, Chairman of Curb | Word Entertainment. “Black River has done a tremendous job establishing Hannah, and we look forward to building on that success in the future.”

Gordon Kerr, Black River Entertainment President and CEO, also adds, “When we created Black River Christian, we did so with a servant’s heart. Our goal was to create music that is mission minded and to follow wherever God leads us. We’ve heard countless testimonies over the years from people whose lives have been touched by this ministry. With this next step, we know there is potential to reach countless more lives with her ministry.”

Curb | Word Entertainment most recently had the #1 and #2 songs across the Billboard Hot Christian Songs, Billboard Christian AC, Billboard Christian Airplay, Mediabase Christian AC and Mediabase Christian Audience charts with for KING + COUNTRY’s “Relate” and We Are Messengers’ “Come What May,” the latter of which spent 16 weeks at #1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart. In addition, Curb | Word Entertainment has five songs within the Top 30 at Christian radio.

Platinum-selling COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville recording artist Cody Johnson is delivering “By Your Grace” to Christian radio debuting April 1 just ahead of the Easter holiday. The song, written by Johnson, is from his sophomore major-label release Human The Double Album.

“By Your Grace” is a reflection of Johnson’s own vulnerability about releasing the Human album, one he calls his most exposed effort ever.  “I was having a really rough time with a lot of things I was dealing with (when writing for the album),” said Johnson. “My bus was parked at my house, so I went out there, got my guitar out, and I started playing. What came to me was, ‘I’m aware of everything that’s wrong with me but still you accept me either way. And I’ll live with the past I can’t get past, and it still haunts me, so I’m asking for the courage to make a change.’ Now, I could have written that down in my journal or said that to a therapist. But as a song, it’s a reminder that God gives us grace, and how you repay the gift of grace is faith. It’s reminder that by His grace, I have been set free.”

Johnson’s hope is to see the song change people’s lives, even his own. “I need to remember that God gave me this talent. This ain’t Cody,” he says. “And I have an opportunity with my microphone to touch people.”

“By Your Grace” is one of eighteen songs on the Human The Double Album. The project also includes the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart #1 debut single “’Til You Can’t,” which is continuing its climb at country radio. The RIAA certified gold-selling song has garnered 160 million global streams to date.Human The Double Album track listPART 1

1. “Human” (Tony Lane, Travis Meadows)
2. “Honky Tonk Hardwood Floors” (Carson Chamberlain, Wyatt McCubbin, Michael White)
3. “Sad Songs and Waltzes” (Willie Nelson)
4. “’Til You Can’t” (Matt Rogers, Ben Stennis)
5. “God Bless the Boy (Cori’s Song)” (Barrett Baber, Terri Jo Box, Scott Sean White)
6. “Known for Loving You” (Cody Johnson, Ben Hayslip, Trent Willmon)
7. “Driveway” (Lindsay Rimes, Matt Rogers)
8. “Son of a Ramblin’ Man” (Vince Gill)
9. “I Always Wanted To” (Tom Douglas, Allen Shamblin, Jordyn Shellhart)

PART 2

1. “I Don’t Know a Thing About Love” (Harlan Howard)
2. “Longer Than She Did” (Eric Paslay, Paul Sikes, Matt Stell)
3. “Made a Home” (Cody Johnson, Jesse Raub, Scott Sean White)
4. “Let’s Build a Fire” (Chris Janson, Mitch Oglesby)
5. “When It Comes to You” (Jeremy Bussey, Tony Lane)
6. “Treasure” (Matt Rogers)
7. “Stronger” (Jared Elledge, Dustin Miller, Trent Willmon)
8. “Cowboy Scale of 1 to 10” (Cody Johnson, David Frasier, Trent Willmon)
9. “By Your Grace” (Cody Johnson)

Steven Malcolm delivers an earsplitting new track “Accelerate” featuring Canon from his forthcoming album Tree available April 15. Over boisterous production, Malcolm spits versatile flows reinforced by an explosive guest verse by Billboard-charting rapper Canon. Listen to the song on Spotify’s “New Music Friday Christian” HERE. Today’s release is out via IVAV, a division of Curb | Word Entertainment.

“Accelerate is all about the race of life,” says Malcolm. The song arrives less than two weeks after ending his Long Live The Hype tour, which received praise from regional outlets like Local Spins, among others. “It’s an honor to have my brother Canon on this record with me,” he adds.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan natives are a dynamic duo on “Accelerate”. “His verse is insane,” declares Malcolm, who drops a flawless verbal onslaught packed with imaginative metaphors. “Hit the gas, I’m the highest in the room how I elevate,” he raps in a swaggering cadence. “Accelerate” moves at the velocity of an action flick. The ferocity of the production is infectious and intensifies each rhyme. “Hit that throttle, take off on ’em, tell me who gon’ stop him.” Who can stop Steven Malcolm? “Accelerate” is a follow-up to the Sango-produced bop “Respect” HERE that landed on Apple Christian’s Best New Songs chart and popular playlists like Apple’s “Elevate” and Spotify’s “The Flow”.

On Malcolm’s upcoming album, all 16-tracks explore Malcolm’s spiritual depth and versatility as a hip-hop artist. From the international smash “Fuego (R3HAB Remix)” HERE featuring dancehall icon Shaggy (5 million combined Spotify streams) to the Dove Award-nominated anthem “Glory On Me” featuring Childish Major & Taylor Hill HERE, Malcolm mixes the spirituality of Sunday morning with the energy of Saturday night. Tree is an eclectic depiction of Malcolm’s past, present, and future with features from multiple award-winning artists such as Snoop Dogg, Shaggy, Social Club Misfits, and KB.

Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Sarah Reeves is taking new music to select cities this spring. Tickets for “An Evening With Sarah Reeves” go on sale friday (2/25) at 10 a.m. local time in each market.

Each date will feature soulful singer and “American Idol” finalist Clark Beckham, who joined Reeves for a special rendition of “Winter Wonderland” on 2021’s critically-acclaimed holiday release, More The Merrier. This will be the first time fans will have the opportunity to see Reeves perform songs live from her latest studio album, Life Love & Madness, since she debuted the project in the middle of the pandemic. Tickets and more information are available at www.sarahreevesmusic.com.

In addition, Reeves also releases a remix of her pandemic anthem, “Years,” today. Watch the official visualizer HERE, and stream the pulsating track HERE.

The fresh “Years (Skytech Remix)” raises a glass to the unique moment in time reverberated around the world during the historic global health crisis. The introspective “Years” was written by Reeves, Ian Keaggy and John-Luke Carter during 2020’s life-altering quarantine. The singer memorializes her feelings like a time capsule, while penning a reminder that hard times often make for the best stories and the greatest lessons. The remix gets an assist from Skytech, elevating the ballad into a club banger fit for any New Year’s sendoff.

A sought-after collaborator, Reeves recently also joined forces with friends Meredith Andrews and Chris McClarney for a passionate rendition of worship anthem “Make Room.” Watch the trio of artists perform the track HERE.

“An Evening With Sarah Reeves” Tour Dates:

• May 11 — Nashville, TN // 3rd & Lindsley
• May 12 — Charlotte, NC // The Evening Muse
• May 20 — Tampa, FL // The Attic
• May 21 — Jacksonville, FL // Murray Hill Theatre
• May 22 — Decatur, GA // Eddie’s Attic

*All dates and cities subject to change.

Hollyn shares the official visualizer for “Bird’s Eye View,” which can be viewed below.

The track was featured on Hollyn’s 2021 album titled Holy Rebellion. 

The Swon Brothers are releasing a self-produced, inspirational new single today called “Who You Are.”  Written by Josh Gleave, Colton Swon, and Zach Swon, in the midst of the most difficult point of the Pandemic, the powerful song eloquently delivers the message about the magnitude and unfailing, unflinching power of the Lord and His goodness, even in those trying times of hopelessness, uncertainty, and pain.

The brothers filmed a compelling performance video to accompany the hopeful new track which releases today on The Swon Brothers YouTube channel. The duo recorded the sweeping, gratitude-filled ballad with fellow former The Voice contestant Emily Ann Roberts, who was also a member of Team Blake and a finalist on the popular show.  Roberts stars with them in the new clip which was directed and edited by Sean OHalloran.  Sam Aldrich contributed as colorist.

“This is something we’ve been wanting to say,” says Zach about the heartfelt tune. “We record a lot of love songs, but this is a song of hope. We wrote it with Josh Gleave and I think the lyrics are pretty simple and straightforward.  We saw so much hurt and loss over the last year and experienced some ourselves as well, so we felt like this was the right time to release this song of hope. Emily added so much to the track as well, we can’t thank her enough. Some songs just feel bigger, they have a bigger message, and this one feels like that.”“This song really reminded me of who God is,” adds Colton about the stirring ballad. “We grew up singing Gospel music in church, so this kind of brought us back to our roots in a way, which was amazing. We realize this song might not be for everyone, but if it’s right for just one… that’s enough for us.”

Chart-topping Christian hip-hop artist KB has a new track “King Jesus,” a co-artist release recorded with hit Christian rapper nobigdyl. The new track is available now on digital music platforms, and the official music video for “King Jesus” was also released. The music video also made its broadcast premiere on the BET Gospel network.  

On the fiery track, which is also inspired by a sample of Vickie Winans’ hit “Long As I Got King Jesus,” KB and nobigdyl. trade verses with their distinctive lyrical prowess. The two Billboard-charting hitmakers deliver energetic performances hyping Jesus and celebrating the freedom and blessings to be found in serving Him. The music video stars KB, nobigdyl. and actor/comedian Kel Mitchell. 

“King Jesus” is written by KB (Kevin Burgess), Wesley Smith, Quinten Coblentz, and nobigdyl. (Dylan Phillips). Following his most recent 2021 releases of the tracks “So Tired,” “Worship in the Moshpit,” and his Dove Award-winning 2020 album His Glory Alone, fans can catch KB live on tour criss-crossing the country. Currently performing on the popular Winter Jam tour, the multi-state Winter Jam 22 runs through Sunday March 27th hitting NC, SC, VA, MO, TX and more. KB also continues with other performance and festival dates in April and July. Visit https://whoiskb.com/ for information on cities and tickets.   

KB, nobigdyl. – “King Jesus” (Official Music Video):

Prolific songwriter, producer, and national independent recording artist Michael Bethany releases his latest offering entitled “Walk With You,” via Gateway Worship label, which is available now on all digital music platforms.

Download or stream “Walk With You” here: https://slinky.to/WalkWithYou

Produced by Kyle Lee and written by Michael, Mitch Wong and Rita Springer, “Walk With You,” which is inspired by Michael’s personal intimate time with the Lord, is a compelling song that will capture the heart of every true worshipper.

“Walk With You” is the follow-up to 2016’s “God With Us” from his freshman album Yours Forever, which debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.

The Stellar Award nominated songwriter and two-time BMI Christian Song Award recipient (Fred Hammond’s “They That Wait” & “Here In Our Praise”) is no stranger to the Gospel and Christian music scene. He is not only a gifted songwriter and background vocalist who has worked extensively with artists like Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Myron Butler, Marvin Sapp, and many others, but he also currently serves as a Pastor of Worship at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX where he resides with his wife and two sons.

Michael has been featured on TBN, Daystar television network and has mentored and empowered worship ministries around the world. His greatest passion is creating worship experiences that activate an “Overflow of Intimacy” with God.

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL BETHANY:

Website: www.michaelbethany.com| 
Youtube: /michaelbethanyofficial| 
Instagram: @michaelbethanyofficial| 
Facebook: /michaelbethanyofficial

Gospel music minister Judikay is out with a new song titled “Elohim”. Off the stables of EeZee Conceptz Global, it is a worship song that emphasizes the eternal divinity of the Supreme God and humbled by the epiphany, Judikay breaks into worship.

The worship is in alignment with the activities of the angels and the 24 elders who beholding His presence forever break into endless worship. Judikay draws listeners into this realm where our whole life is a worship unto God – for eternity.

The single follows the release of Judikay’s Urban-Contemporary worship single titled “Daddy You Too Much,” which dropped at the tailend of 2021.

The live music video for “Elohim” was directed by Gr33nix for EeZee Conceptz Global.

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Versatile gospel music minister, songwriter and music producer, Victor Praise releases a brand new song titled “God of Wonders,” accompanied by a colourful video.

In Victor Praise’s words, “this is a song I received in the place of prayer. It is a song of prayer and truly it is a song that brings wonders. It has been a blessing to so many lives by the Grace of God.”

“Due to the spiritual depth of the song, it’s been one of the most popular songs in my home church (MFM). I pray that this song will bless you and also bring you your much-desired testimonies by the special Grace of God.” – He concludes.

The song is produced by Manus Akpanke while the video is shot and directed by Akin Alabi.

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