Two-Time GRAMMY® winner and 22-time GMA Dove Award winner Jason Crabb unwraps Christmas joy as he releases Miracle In A Manger, spreading holiday cheer and bringing focus to the true reason for the season.

The new project, released on Red Street Records, is available now to download, stream and purchase on CD and vinyl.

Jason’s power-packed vocals are backed by intricate instrumentation and lush orchestral arrangements – all recorded with live strings, woodwind and brass.

Miracle In A Manger kicks off with the rollicking “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and takes the listener through a Christmas journey full of timeless treasures and a few new ‘sure-to-be’ Christmas classics, including the contemplative “Who Could’ve Dreamed,” and beloved songs, “Let It Snow,” “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “O Holy Night,” and more.

Helmed by GRAMMY®-winning producer Jay DeMarcus, owner of Red Street Records and member of Rascal Flatts, the LP was produced alongside Kevin Rooney (Tauren Wells, Zach Williams, Danny Gokey, Crowder,) and the late Tim Akers (Reba McEntire, CeCe Winans), who passed away recently from cancer. This was Akers’ final project and includes the last songs he wrote.

Jason Crabb says: “I have long admired the musical talent of Tim Akers. From the moment I heard his recordings and arrangements, I knew he had a special gift. Never in a million years did I dream that I would become a friend of his, and to have the opportunity to work with him on this project was truly an honor I can hardly describe. Little did I, or anyone, know that this Christmas project would be Tim’s last project. Thank you, Tim, for sharing your heart and soul in these recordings!”

Jay DeMarcus, owner of Red Street Records, says: “This album is Jason at his finest. Families will enjoy this timeless collection of Christmas songs for many years to come. It continues to be such an honor to work with one of the most talented singers ever.”

“When I signed to Red Street, Jay asked me what I wanted to do. Immediately, I told him a Christmas project was a life-long dream of mine,” Crabb shares. “I hope this Christmas project will stand the test of time. I hope my grandkids will listen to this one day and be proud of what Grandpa did.”

Crabb also penned two songs on this project, the title track “Miracle In A Manger,” written with DeMarcus and Akers, and “Being Home For Christmas,” written with Caleb & Jordan Ward and the legendary Don Koch.

The moving ballad, “Miracle In A Manger,” focuses on the season’s true meaning with Crabb reflecting through song, “It’s a miracle in a manger, nothing more sacred, nothing is stranger. Hope for the world, the promised Savior, a miracle there in a manger.”

“I had a blast writing and recording these songs,” said Crabb. “Even though it was 100 degrees outside when we recorded, we bumped the air down as low as it would go and immersed ourselves in the music.”

“Being Home For Christmas,” which celebrates the joys of family over the commercialized Christmas season, is sure to be a standout. “This song feels just like a warm blanket, cozied up by the fire with your family,” says Crabb. “It just feels good! It’s one of my favorite tracks on the project.”

Crabb puts his own signature spin on two newly-beloved Christmas classics, welcoming special guest Iveth Luna on the perennial holiday tune, “Tennessee Christmas,” made popular and written by Amy Grant, along with delivering an emotive, vocally excellent performance of “Mary, Did You Know?,” written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene.

Crabb will support the project through an upcoming Christmas tour and multiple television appearances throughout the holiday season.

Joseph Espinoza, Lebron Arnwine, Ana Nobrega, and Evelyn Cortazio got to meet and write together at a REVERE spiritual formation retreat focusing on Portuguese and English songs. As they had never met before, the group started by sharing their testimonies and were so stirred by what God had done for each of them that they penned a song focused on encouraging the Church to exclaim praise to the Lord.

‘Bless His Name’ reminds us of the Lord’s wonderful acts, from the Old Testament to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This song invites us to ‘Bless His Name’ and “proclaim his fame with every breath” with a celebratory “undignified spirit of David” type of arrangement, Joseph Espinoza notes.

REVERE’s English unscripted version of ‘Bless His Name’ starts off with a drum loop evolving on a piano melody and strong vocals from Joseph, capturing the raw spirit of praise of that moment.

“Bless His Name” is available now.

Seventh Day Slumber shares new music with their cover of Kelly Clarkson’s Christmas single “Underneath The Tree.” The official audio can be heard below. “Underneath The Tree” is available now.

Orlando, Florida Hip Hop artist Wilfredo releases his new track “Turntables” today to all digital service providers.  “Turntables” beat mixed with the thought provoking rhymes makes this motivational track a must have The song was produced by Kolby Niblack, and Jonathan Andrew Wright.

“Turntables is an anthem declaring that change is coming and we are the agents called to bring it.”  – Wilfredo

Listen or Buy “Turntables” here.

Australian songwriter and worship leader Mitch Wong introduces ‘Burial’, the first single from his forthcoming debut album. Written in collaboration with Cody Carnes, the new song explores the biblical nature of death and resurrection.

“I knew that this song would be track number one because the album goes on a journey from ‘burial’ to ‘bloom’,” Mitch comments. Yet, more than a structural and creative move, introducing his project with

‘Burial’ sets the scene for the revelation carried in his song writing: the mystery that unfolds after the burial is that we are made new creations in Christ; the old is gone and behold, the new has come. The theological depth of Mitch Wong’s songs is central in his ministry, and ‘Burial’ expands on the challenging call to discipleship that one must face when following Jesus.

“I hope this song provides revelation and wakes people up to the countercultural nature of the Kingdom of God,” he adds. The weighty and hopeful message of ‘Burial’ is shared on an airy and bright soundscape transpiring with the artist’s joy and conviction.

“Can you just imagine all the beautiful little miracles that wait beyond our choice to bury our fears, our pride, and our busy schedules?! The way of the Kingdom is dying to self and living for Christ […] I pray this song will stir believers to embrace that,” he concludes.

With ‘Burial’, Mitch Wong offers the Church a worshipful call to discipleship and a reminder that Jesus asks for our surrender.

“Burial” is available now.

Branan Murphy releases his new single “Father” (Paravel / DREAM) available on all digital service providers today.  The song is released as both a single track and a multitrack coupled with a Dolby Atmos version on Apple Music. 

This upbeat pop song was produced by Grammy nominated and 2021 Dove Award winning producer of the year Jordan Sapp.  Murphy also teamed up with Sapp and Dove Award winning songwriter, Paul Duncan to pen the song.

“Father” is a worshipful song amongst the chaos of the world but dig deeper and there’s another layer that addresses the cry’s of absence fathers in the home.

“I was in the studio with Jordan Sapp and Paul Duncan and it was right around the time of all the tragic things that were happening in Afghanistan last year”, Branan explains during a recent interview. We were talking about all of that, and I remember we were all just overwhelmed at how extra crazy the world seemed that day. From Covid to all the political stuff in America to Afghanistan. It was just very real to us that day that the world doesn’t just need God, it needs a Father.

“There’s so much fatherlessness everywhere as it is, but then on top of that, to not know your Creator, your heavenly Father, that’s a hopeless place to be. When you think about it, so many times, the world just looks like a bunch of children without their dad. Sadly, for way too many, that’s true. So we started writing, diagnosing our issues, and we wanted a song that was a desperate cry for help, a cry for the love and the presence of the Father in the mess we’ve made on earth, knowing that he’s not far at all from any of us.”

“Father” will be sent to radio at the turn of the 2023 year and is available now to download/stream.

Earlier this week we shared a TCB Exclusive, where Murphy reflects on what inspired this new song, how he hopes “Father” connects with listeners and where he’s drawing inspiration from recently.

As Lecrae releases, Church Clothes 4, he boldly stands at the crossroads of sacred and secular, a lane he unashamedly accepts. In the ten years since the first Church Clothes mixtape (hosted by DJ Don Cannon) released in 2012, no one has been able to surpass the heights that Lecrae has reached crossing CHH over to the mainstream, planting his feet simultaneously in the street and the Church without compromising. While the critics blasted him for not picking a side, the people spoke even louder, downloading the music for the original Church Clothes over 100,000 times within 48 hours.

On November 4th, he brings the righteous and ratchet together yet again and this time for Church Clothes 4, the last of the mixtape series! He maintains the unashamed posture reflecting on Romans 116, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to EVERYONE who believes first to the Jew, then to the Gentile!’ emphasizing that his music also is not just for believers, but for everyone! In Episode 2 of his Church Clothes TV short airing on YouTube, Lecrae explains, “I’ve always been a combination of my roots and my faith. I love God but I grew up in hip-hop and the hood. People always want to put me in one camp or the other. Truth is you (with me), you can’t have the righteous without the ratchet. They’re two sides of the same coin.”

While Church Clothes 4‘s first single “Spread The Opps,” recognized the opposition, his second single “Fear Not” acknowledges that our faith in God is bigger than our deepest fears! On “Spread The Opps,” Lecrae stated “I’ve been running for so long from the opposition. Since I was a kid, there were enemies, both physical and spiritual, that were trying to destroy me. I decided to stop running. This song, “Spread The Opps,” is me knowing that even in the valley of death, God is with me. He’s scattering the opposition.”

On the second single, “Fear Not,” he shares,“Everyone deals with fear. I’ve met some of the most hardened criminals sitting behind prison walls confess their fears. Fear makes us run, or fight, or do nothing. I believe the cure is fear is faith. Faith in a God who is bigger than our biggest fears. We don’t have to be afraid of the dark. The dark is afraid of the light within us. Fear Not is the articulation of that.”

A verse in “Fear Not,” speaks to the illusion of fame! “They don’t even recognize me when they see me coming all they see is fame. They don’t know behind these Cartier’s, just a little boy full of pain.”

Church Clothes 4 is coming November 4th! Check out the “Fear Not” lyrics and put yours to rest!

After achieving a Billboard #1 and Grammy Award for his album, Anomaly, Lecrae had to decide what were his next steps. In this short, Church Clothes TV Episode 1: The Consultants, Lecrae recall these moments with consultants who were guiding his next career move!

At the height of his career, Lecrae took an interview with a widely known hip-hop podcast and recalls the experience in this episode of Church Clothes TV Episode 2 Podcast.

ABOUT LECRAE

A Multi-Grammy Award-winning platinum-selling artist, Lecrae has evolved into a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, and philanthropist.

Lecrae is the Co-Owner/Co-Founder/President of Atlanta-based record label, Reach Records. He made history as the first artist to have a #1 Album on the Billboard Top 200 and Gospel Charts simultaneously! His first book, Unashamed is a New York Times best-seller! He is involved and partnered in several community initiatives rebuilding the west side of Metro Atlanta. 

After achieving a Billboard #1 and Grammy Award for his album, Anomaly, Lecrae had to decide what were his next steps. In this “Consultants” short, Lecrae recall meeting with moments in this episode of CCTV, Consultants.

Follow Lecrae’s YouTube channel and social media platforms for more exclusive content from Lecrae! Learn more at www.lecrae.com or follow him on social media @Lecrae everywhere!

Putting a 21st century arrangement on a 19th century classic hymn, Jermaine Bollinger releases a new single, “The Solid Rock,” to Christian AC-formatted radio outlets today. His latest release, based on “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” is included on Bollinger’s album titled “Classics.”

“The Solid Rock,” written by Bollinger and Edward Mote, follows “Risen,” which debuted at No. 1 at CRC Weekly and is the fourth consecutive chart-topper for Bollinger.

The Christian music industry veteran’s career also has produced the No. 1 singles “Revival, released by Bollinger’s ministry, Little Egypt Worship; “Set Us Free,” which Bollinger released in 2021, and “Beyond,” a single released earlier this year.

Named for Jermaine Jackson from the iconic Jackson 5, Bollinger has developed into an excellent representation of his namesake. Not only is Bollinger a talented singer/songwriter, but the musician plays a variety of instruments, including drums, keyboards, guitar and bass.

Throughout his career, Bollinger has studied with some of the top musicians in their respective fields, including Todd Herreman, recording engineer who worked closely with Prince and Michael Jackson; Terence Ma (vocalist, pianist and founder of The Spaa); Steve Shirk (father to Big Daddy Weave’s Joseph Shirk); Darryl Phinnessee (background vocalist with Michael Jackson and Sheryl Crow); Alan Iarussi (guitarist); and Tommy Taylor (accomplished choral director and minister of music).

When he isn’t involved with music, Bollinger spends time with loved ones, playing basketball and watching Marvel movies. He also spends his free time in graphic design and recording engineering.

Singer-songwriter Rachael Nemiroff will treat her fans to a visualizer version of “Hero or Heretic” with Steven Malcolm. The black and white version will be more relaxed with the artists, as they give a more personal treatment of the song.

It’s a good way to enjoy “Hero or Heretic” with two different presentations that still have the same great sound and the artist’s performances. The music video will debut Friday at 11:00 am CT.

“I wanted to give music lovers another piece of the song that included the visual lyrics,” said Nemiroff. “With this revised version, it can give fans the opportunity to hear the song in a new way. My fans seemed to enjoy the visualizers in the past, so it’s a special treat for them.”

Hero Or Heretic – Rachael Nemiroff Ft. Steven Malcolm

Along with the great music, Nemiroff will also host a chat for her fans on Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 pm CT. She will be going live with the chat on her Instagram account and the invited guests will join the fun!

“I’m so excited to share this new visualizer with you guys,” said Nemiroff. “This will be a small and intimate get together that will be a fun hangout and I can’t wait to connect with all of you!”

“Hero or Heretic” released in late September, and it gave Nemiroff the chance to expand her music talents with a Hip-Hop song. The message of the tune still remains with a focus of loving each other and following God’s grace. The single was produced by David Thulin, who has worked with multiple high-profile Christian artists.

Gospel recording artist Angela Moss Poole newest digital track “God Alone” is out now and available on all music platforms for digital download or streaming.

Released on Friday, October 28, 2022, the song is produced by Todd Dulaney’sDulaneyland Music and Angela Moss Poole. “God Alone” is currently featured on various gospel playlists including Pandora’s New Gospel Now Premier list and Amazon music’s Gospel Now.

The Florida native’s current radio single “Speak to the Mountains” continues to gain traction at Gospel radio and is quickly reaching Top 50 on the Gospel Airplay chart.

Download or stream here: https://rmglinks.com/godalone

ABOUT ANGELA MOSS POOLE:
The noted recording artist and songwriters contributions, spans across music and film. She is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) where she earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She also earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from Florida State University. Dr. Poole is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, speaker, and trainer, and serves on the advisory board for former NBA basketball star Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation. 

Angela Moss Poole’s love for God and philanthropy inspire her to support causes such as domestic violence, women’s empowerment, and financial education. She is the founder of the Foundation for Wealth Building, Inc., a voting member of the Gospel Music Association, and a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment.

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