Provident/Sony Music and Steven Curtis Chapman releases his latest album, Still.
The 12-track project offers, in true Chapman fashion, songs of encouragement and hope, especially “Don’t Lose Heart,” which was inspired by Chapman’s own journey through the shallowed valley of grief and loss that he and his family have traveled. The honesty and truth to the upbeat single have quickly connected with listeners – it was the most-added song at radio for three weeks in a row and has already climbed into the top 20 in just four weeks.
Steven Curtis Chapman has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that shaped a generation. With 49 No. 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, winning 59 GMA Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, and selling more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Platinum and Gold albums. Chapman is synonymous with contemporary Christian music, which is one of the many reasons he was honored for his prolific musical career as a BMI Icon Award recipient. He is the first Christian songwriter honoree, joining the elite list of songwriters, including Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Sting, and others who have left an influence on generations of music makers and the music industry.
Tedashii shares new music with his project titled This Time Around 2. The official music video for “Holy Ground” can be viewed below. This Time Around 2 is available now.
Husband and wife duo Brad and Joanie Perry, better known to fans as Alabaster Grace, are celebrating the release of their latest single, “Wait Upon the Lord,” from Westar Media Group.
Brad Perry, a highly decorated former NASA rocket scientist, and his wife, Joanie Perry, a dedicated educator—together known professionally as Alabaster Grace—once again called on the skills of multiple Dove Award-winning producer Chris Bevins (producer and keyboards for Selah, Christine D’Clario, Salvador, Jaci Velasquez) to bring the song to life.
In addition to serving as keyboardist, Bevins brought in some of Nashville’s other finest studio musicians for the recording, including drummer Dan Needham (Amy Grant, Jeremy Camp, Michael McDonald, Sting), guitarist Mike Payne (Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Mandisa, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant), and bassist Jacob Lowery (Gaither Vocal Band, Seth & Nirva).
The highly anticipated follow-up to “Being in Your Presence,” the duo’s most recent single, “Wait Upon the Lord” is an uplifting and encouraging song that reminds listeners that God is faithful to give us the strength we need in every situation.
“Wait Upon the Lord” represents something of a departure from Alabaster Grace’s usual musical style. Weaving Americana vibes throughout the ballad, then offering the listener a catchy, can’t-get-it-out-of-your-head chorus, “Wait Upon the Lord” has both fans and industry insiders excited.
“Alabaster Grace does it again with another great single,” declares Kathryn Ambrose of Westar Media Group. “Wait Upon the Lord” is a joyful song that tells us the Lord will be there for us through everything. This is a must-listen for the Fall!”
“We have had the pleasure of working with Brad and Joanie on several occasions, and their love for the Lord and His music is evident in everything they do,” add Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller of NoteSpire Music. “The Scripture-based lyrics of their songs, paired with beautiful melodies and accompaniments, help draw each listener closer to the heart of God.”
“Brad and Joanie harness the power of the Word to bless so many with the message of hope and encouragement in this world of craziness and prophetic happenings!” says Rac Man Christian Radio’s Jesse Martin.
The Perrys credit the Lord with delivering the right message at the right time for the song.
“We were asked to do special music for the service at our home church,” explains Alabaster Grace’s primary lyricist, Joanie Perry. “Brad said, ‘Joanie, we need to write a song that will go with the pastor’s message.’ We prayed on it, and ‘Wait Upon the Lord’ was the answer to our prayer. The song is based on Isaiah 40, which emphasizes the importance of putting our hope and trust in the Savior and waiting on Him to give us strength for each day.”
“It is an uplifting and encouraging song stressing that God will give us the strength we need,” adds Brad Perry, who wrote the guitar parts and the bridge, and contributed to the arrangement. “When we are tired and weary, He will energize us. We will mount up with wings like eagles, soaring above the storms of our lives, knowing that God will get us through every circumstance.”
To stream Alabaster Grace’s new single, “Wait Upon the Lord,” click here, or watch the lyric video here.
A great buildup of emotion, Tia McGraff delivers true tenderness on the sweetness of “With Love”. Sung with honeyed vocals, the lyricism has a Valentine’s Day splendor to them.
The arrangement builds up in a way that has a soothing disposition to it. Over the course of the journey the way she brings the rest of the band has a communal presence. Electric and acoustic come together playing off each other’s strengths.
By keeping a unique balance the song has a timelessness to all of it, with the song sprawling out into the seemingly infinite. Word choice matters for she makes sure the verses intersect to create vivid patterns.
Mere wisps of sound start things off. Her voice and a single acoustic guitar accompany her. From that point the rest of the trip gets mapped out in full. Energy pours out of the song with each twist and turn of the group. Inclusion of the keyboards is a fine touch bringing to mind the right mixture of the new and old.
She touches upon elements of the blues though hers is a feeling of pure uncut defiance, of a desire to rise above any possible obstacle. Quite skillfully she lets the whole of the band race up with the final stretch of the song simply melting away into a delirious blur.
“With Love” revels in the large and small details for Tia McGraff makes sure that the track touches upon thee
After a beautiful album listening for Good & More on Friday October 7, 2022 in Abuja. While the anticipation for the full body of work is high , Minister Toluwanimee shares one of the collaborations with global music group Mr M & Revelation.
Thank you is a song bursting out of gratitude powerfully delivered in English and Igbo dialect.
Visual for Thank You will be released on Friday October 14, 2022.
Idongesit Anietie, also known as Hydee Anie, is a charismatic gospel music minstrel with a lilting voice who identifies as a Christocentric Christian.
His music has an Urban/Contemporary vibe, and he sings to God and people with lovely melodies and words that are fascinating and soulful.
His newest song, CONFIDENCE, which follows his previous single, “Abba in Town,” portrays melodiously a position of having confidence in God despite any chaos life may bring our way and how remembering how he saved our soul further enhances this belief. We have faith that Abba will see us through anything because we know he is always with us.
You will undoubtedly feel incredibly edified and in love after listening to this urban vibe with its intricately woven folklore and afrobeat.
A testimonial of the goodness of God and immeasurable blessing Mr M & Revelation returns with a song of thanksgiving (Nara Ekele) to God as the group celebrates the birthday of the founder and leader Mr Miracle Orabueze.
Nara Ekele (Receive My Praise) is a song of thanksgiving.
Quotable Lyrics You always have away to show up right on time, promise Keep, my Father and my Friend. You never leave me stranded You never forsake me, my song will always be.. Nara Ekele mu oh
Canadian-based Nigerian Gospel artiste, Abijossy is back again with a brand new music video titled “Ni Suuru (Be Patient)”.
Featuring the talented Motivated Dave on his new track, Abijossy reaffirms that Patience is a great virtue. He also admonishes that all will be well only if we remain focused and wait on God’s time.
Motivated Dave while sharing his testimonials on this new release, he noted that the singer’s songs have never been just about flair and melody, as Abijossy has always paid particular attention to the edification of the soul through his lyrics.
“Even though the verse was to be just a little over 60 seconds, many hours of studying and reflecting went into it”, he added.
“Often, we put ourselves under undue pressure due to other people’s expectations! We believe we would disappoint those who have certain expectations of us if we do not live up to their standards and definition of accomplishment. The truth is, we end up hurting ourselves when we constantly do that!
This is what leads to edginess and irritation! This is what breeds impatience! We start to compare our lives using other people’s yardsticks and standards!
You must come to the point where competition does not excite you anymore. If others think they are winning, congratulate them! If they think they are doing better, good for them! Getting ahead or behind shouldn’t matter if you know that your essence of living is being accomplished and you are getting better every day!”,Motivated Dave also said.
Abijossy has served us in the past with a number of excellent and worded tracks like ‘The Breath’, ‘Olowogbogboro’, ‘Awamaridi’, ‘Ogo’, ‘Igba(Time’ and lots more.
Abijossy currently lives in Alberta, Canada, and has become a blessing to many lives.
Ni Suuru’s beautiful video was shot and directed by Korrect Films (Nigeria) and Gbenga Awolere Films (Canada).
Anointed music minister and pastor, OsaDivine shares the visuals for her exciting song titled “King’s Praise (Oba Nosoba)” prodded by Wale Owoade.
The song attributes praises to God for his mighty works. God keeps showing up at every point for man. Looking through Bible times even till this present age, the word of God remains true and He has been a faithful father. Hence, God deserves all the praise.
OsaDivine who is commonly referred to “Osa, Sib or Osabuohien” within close circle, started her singing in church at the age of 7. Served as one of the choir leaders in Christian union choir Uniben and has helped grow several Christian music ministries within Nigeria and abroad, Jamaica.
Osa’s philosophy in life is “I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth” which she perfectly represents in this song.
She is currently serving as the music pastor of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries in Dallas, Texas region 12, USA.
“JESUS IGWE,” a brand-new song by Madam Titi, features Paul Nwokocha, a legendary performer who has won numerous awards.
Madam Titi’s debut single, “IGWE,” which means “King,” is a song of praise and thanksgiving. It is a danceable tune and a declaration of unreserved gratitude to God.
This uplifting song will keep you praising God for His wondrous works.
Born Jane Great Natasha, known as Madam Titi, is a Nigerian multi-talented Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Nollywood movie producer, and the CEO of Madam Titi Feed well Fast Food and Madam Titi Entertainment Academy worldwide Limited.
Madam Titi who many see as a mentor and role model due to her very educative movies and skits trending on so many social platforms has not only blessed and impacted lives around the world with her music ministry alone, but has also been a vessel and tool of liberation to many through her gift of prophecy.
Her passion for helping the younger generation discover purpose has led to her activeness in entertainment and sports. She is also an Entrepreneur and offers services like decorations, cakes, music performers, dancing, acting, and many more.
She was recently featured on a song in an album titled “The Lord Works” Also, she has produced many movies.
